Animal Programs in Prison: A Comprehensive Assessment
Gennifer Furst  | | ISBN: 978-1-935049-34-0 $68.00 |
2011/179 pages/LC: 2010049928
A FirstForumPress Book |
DESCRIPTION
Gennifer Furst provides the first comprehensive look at prison-based animal programs, an innovative approach to rehabilitation that draws on the benefits of human-animal interactions.
Analyzing a national survey of these programs and also presenting in-depth case studies, Furst pinpoints the mechanisms that transform prisoners’ lives and reduce the chances of recidivism. The result is a thought-provoking exploration of a correctional programming idea that promises to benefit inmates, animals, and communities alike.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gennifer Furst is assistant professor of sociology at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
CONTENTS
- Introduction.
- The Logic of Animal-Assisted Activities.
- The Evolution of Prison Programming.
- Contemporary Programs.
- Who Benefits and Why: Theoretical Implications.
- Emerging Ideas in Punishment.
- The Future of Animals in Prison.
"An important baseline study for future work on animals-in-prison programs."—Patrick Jackson, Sonoma State University