Intro; Foreword; Introduction; "Pep" Goes to Prison; The Context of American Corrections; Perspectives on Correctional Institutions and Rehabilitation; Pep, Governor, and a Return to Dogs in Prison; What's Ahead; Conclusions and a Path Forward; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1 Introduction: Building a Rationale for Prison Dog Programs; Background; Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) as an Intervention; Research in Human Health; Survey Research; Self-report Measures with Inmates; Rationale for the Book and Major Trends; Unique Features of the Book; Conclusion; References

2 The Empirical Evidence Supporting Dog Training Programs for Incarcerated PeopleIntroduction; The Logic of Human-Animal Interactions; The Effects of Carceral Dog Training Programs; What We Still Need; Conclusion; References; 3 Exploring Types of Programs: Dog Rescue, Rehabilitation and Training; Introduction; Animals in American Prisons; Common Types of Prison Animal Programs; Dog-Training Programs; Animal Care Programs in Prisons; Program Implementation Variation; Extent of Programming; Key Takeaways; References; 4 Planning and Implementing a Prison Dog Program; Introduction

Needs AssessmentHuman Responses to Dogs in the Workplace; Identifying Needs of Stakeholders; Needs of the Dogs; Planning and Implementing the Program; Outputs and Outcomes; Conclusion; References; 5 Caring for and About Dogs: Animal Welfare Considerations; Introduction; Human-Animal Interactions Within Correctional Facilities; Origins of Prison-Based Animal Programs; Benefits of Prison-Based Animal Programs for Inmates; Benefits of Prison-Based Animal Programs for Animals; Animal Welfare in Correctional Facilities; Research on Benefits to Dogs in Prison-Based Animal Programs

Shelter Dog and Assistance Dog ProgramsDog Training; Stress in Dogs; Moral Implications of Human-Animal Interactions; Five Freedoms and Characteristics of a True Bond; Best Practices for Animal Welfare in Correctional Facilities; Ethics; Conclusion; References; 6 Considering the Correctional Context: Security Issues in Prison-Based Dog Training Programs; Introduction; Policies Regarding Perimeter Security of the Prison; Control of Inmate Movement and Accountability; Housing Dogs in a Controlled Setting; Control of Contraband; Potential for Conflict

Issues with Dog Aggression and the Spread of DiseaseStaffing Concerns; Multidisciplinary Team; Good Treatment Is Good Security; Conclusion; References; 7 Screening and Selecting Inmates for Program Participation; Introduction; Initial Selection Criteria for Inmates; Interview and Testing; Criminal Record; Institutional Conduct; Sentence Criteria; Education Criteria; Unsatisfactory Progress in the Program; Conclusion; References; 8 Designing and Delivering a Curriculum Matched to Program Goals; Introduction; Common Characteristics of Inmates as Learners; Understanding the Learning Process