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

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Publication date 10-2020
Journal Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Volume | Issue number 25 | 4
Pages (from-to) 1015-1021
Organisations
  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) - Research Institute of Child Development and Education (RICDE)
Abstract
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.
Document type Article
Note With supplementary file.
Language English
Published at https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104520940744
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