A qualitative assessment of a dog program for youth offenders in an adult prison

Objective Dog programs occurring in prison tend to generate positive public opinion and media portrayals, yet they often lack empirical validation. This is the first study to examine the key themes that drive a dog program aimed at incarcerated youth serving time in an adult prison. Design and Sample A sample of male youth ( n = 31) were provided survey questions on a rescue dog program. A grounded qualitative approach was employed with...