Breaking the chains? The effects of training a shelter dog in prison on criminal behavior and recidivism

IF 1.7 3区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Applied Developmental Science Pub Date : 2021-12-28 DOI:10.1080/10888691.2021.2007768

Hanne M. Duindam, Hanneke E. Creemers, M. Hoeve, J. Asscher

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Abstract

Abstract The effectiveness of Dutch Cell Dogs (DCD), a prison-based dog training program, in reducing criminal behavior and recidivism was assessed in a quasi-experimental study in twelve correctional facilities in the Netherlands (N = 241). DCD is a program in which incarcerated offenders train a shelter dog bi-weekly for eight weeks. Results demonstrated that DCD (n = 121) did not outperform treatment-as-usual (TAU; n = 120) in official recidivism outcomes and self-reported criminal behavior. However, subgroups based on age and detainees’ functioning responded differently in self-reported criminal behavior. Positive effects were found on self-reported criminal behavior for DCD participants who were older, had lower callous-unemotional traits, or had higher treatment motivation. In conclusion, findings provided initial evidence that subgroups may respond differently to a dog training program, however, more experimental research with larger sample sizes is needed.

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打破枷锁？在狱中训练收容所犬对犯罪行为和累犯的影响

摘要荷兰牢房犬（DCD）是一种基于监狱的犬类训练项目，在荷兰12所惩教机构进行的一项准实验研究中评估了它在减少犯罪行为和累犯方面的有效性（N = 241）。DCD是一个项目，被监禁的罪犯每两周训练一只收容所的狗，为期八周。结果表明DCD（n = 121）的治疗效果不如常规治疗（TAU；n = 120）的官方累犯结果和自我报告的犯罪行为。然而，基于年龄和被拘留者功能的亚组在自我报告的犯罪行为中的反应不同。年龄较大、冷酷无情的特质较低或治疗动机较高的DCD参与者对自我报告的犯罪行为有积极影响。总之，研究结果提供了初步证据，证明亚组对狗训练计划的反应可能不同，然而，还需要更多样本量更大的实验研究。

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Applied Developmental Science PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

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12.00

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2.60%

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