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

Julia E Offermans; Hanne M Duindam; Jessica J Asscher; Geert Jan Jm Stams; Hanneke E Creemers

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

Julia E Offermans, Hanne M Duindam, Jessica J Asscher, Geert Jan Jm Stams, Hanneke E Creemers

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1015-1021
Journal	Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Volume	25
Issue number	4
Early online date	10 Jul 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104520940744
Publication status	Published - Oct 2020

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Adolescents
juvenile justice centers
externalizing behavior problems
dog training programs
Dutch Cell Dogs
multiple case experimental design

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