Puppies on The Block and the benefits of the carceral caretaker.
The article focuses on the Puppies on the Block program, which offers incarcerated individuals the opportunity to foster rescue dogs, improving their psychological well-being. Topics include the positive effects of dog fostering on self-esteem, empathy, and mental health among participants, the chal...
| Publicado en: | Corrections Today Vol. 86; no. 4; pp. 30 - 39 |
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American Correctional Association
Jul2024
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| Sumario: | The article focuses on the Puppies on the Block program, which offers incarcerated individuals the opportunity to foster rescue dogs, improving their psychological well-being. Topics include the positive effects of dog fostering on self-esteem, empathy, and mental health among participants, the challenges of providing mental health services in short-term jail settings, and the broader benefits of integrating animal-assisted interventions in correctional programs. |
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