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A History of Prison Inmate-Animal Interaction Programs

People-Animals-Love, Inc.

Interest is growing in establishing animal-facilitated programs in prisons. Although food animals have been maintained by prisons for years, few have looked at the benefits inmates derive from working with animals. Recently, prisons have started dog and horse training programs. Preliminary evidence indicates that inmates benefit, learning life-enhancing skills and lowering the recidivism rates. Shelter dogs and wild horses trained by the prisoners help people with physical and emotional needs. State and federal funds are needed to further study the benefits derived for prisoners, animals, and society.

Key Words: domestic animals • therapeutic use • pets • human-pet bonding • prisons

American Behavioral Scientist, Vol. 47, No. 1, 70-78 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0002764203255212


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