Photo derived from:
http://photos.denverpost.com/mediacenter/2011/06/inmate-christopher-vogt-trains-service-dog/
Friday, 1 July 2011
A global view - AAT in correctional facilities
In honour of Canada Day, I have decided to post the link from the Government of Canada below. This information outlines Pet Facilitated Therapy programs in prison facilities - not only in Canada but across the world as well. Aiding individuals maintain their dignity and humanity while incarcerated is also a great interest of mine in AAT, and I truly feel its imperative people have opportunities to develop relationships as well as give back to their communities. These programs are designed to aid prison populations (often female, as risk of suicide and mental illness is much greater) devote time and energy to an animal. This time can reflect training to become therapy dogs, grooming services, an in South Africa, one particular program upon successful completion of the program even allows inmates to keep their pets! Completely Fascinating!
Photo derived from:
http://photos.denverpost.com/mediacenter/2011/06/inmate-christopher-vogt-trains-service-dog/
Photo derived from:
http://photos.denverpost.com/mediacenter/2011/06/inmate-christopher-vogt-trains-service-dog/
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This is totally fascinating. Maybe if people who are incarcerated can learn to have a loving and meaningful relationship with an animal (especially those with antisocial behavior in the extreme), can then move forward to exhibit such behaviors to mankind on the outside. I see no drawbacks to this type of therapy and only positive could come of it. A simply majestic idea. :)
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