Brief report: The effectiveness of Dutch Cell Dogs: A multiple case experimental study.

Prison-based dog training programs (DTPs) aim to improve successful rehabilitation after detention. However, empirical evidence for their effectiveness is lacking. To evaluate the effectiveness of a DTP—Dutch Cell Dogs (DCD)—on externalizing behavior, stress, self-esteem, empathy, and treatment moti...

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Publicado en:Clinical Child Psychology & Psychiatry Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 1015 - 1022
Autores principales: Offermans, Julia E, Duindam, Hanne M, Asscher, Jessica J, Stams, Geert Jan JM, Creemers, Hanneke E
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Oct2020
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Sumario:Prison-based dog training programs (DTPs) aim to improve successful rehabilitation after detention. However, empirical evidence for their effectiveness is lacking. To evaluate the effectiveness of a DTP—Dutch Cell Dogs (DCD)—on externalizing behavior, stress, self-esteem, empathy, and treatment motivation, a pilot study with a Multiple Case Experimental Design in six adolescents residing in a juvenile justice center (JJC) was conducted. Results did not provide convincing evidence for DCD's effectiveness. Further research is needed to determine whether and for whom DCD could be a useful addition to regular JJC programming.