Cell Dogs

[denial102]

-How do you feel about these types of programs?

-Have you heard of them before?

-Would you want to take part in this program if you were an inmate in a prison who took part in this or a similar program?

-Do you think inmates who have commited violent crimes could benefit from handling the dogs and learning to work with them patiently and non-violently?

-Is it good for the emotional health of the dog?

-Do you think this is a waste of tax money?

Share your thoughts :thumbsup:

I feel very happy about this, knowledge teaches but physical interaction "reaches".

Yeah heard many programs like this, educational rehabilitation works too, I read in a study almost 50% of inmates were either dyslexic or could not read and write properly. A majority of inmates were found to be of average to above average intelligence. It says a lot, to me.


Well, I love animals, so if I was a criminal, i'd love too.

Violent criminals have everything to gain, as most have a difficulty in grasping their emotions and expressing themselves. In contradiction, Sociopaths always love animals (?).


I imagine it could be traumatic for the dog(s). However if the dogs require rehabilitization too I feel there is common ground and something to be positively gained there by everyone.

I can't imagine it being a waste of tax money, teaching inmates how to love animals, they are furry friends and bring out the best in us. Be it love, humanity, guilt, peace, be it physical blood pressure reduction - be it a friend that understands. The last ironically is to me, as much important as it is ignored by society :-)

Peace,
Denial

denial102 Reviewed by denial102 on 02-04-2008. Cell Dogs The article is from a March 2005 issue of the Journal of Correctional Education, and it goes on (for several more worthy pages) regarding inmate rehabilitation through obidience training with dogs, horses, and a few other animals. Humanizing Prisons with Animals: A Closer Look at "Cell Dogs" and Horse Programs in Correctional Institutions I think it's great what they're doing to make an already corrupt prison system a little bit of a better place for the inmates, guards, and the Rating: 5