Abstract
Most prison dog programs begin on a trial basis. Even though considerable planning and preparation goes into a program launch, the various stakeholders need to tolerate a certain amount of ambiguity to get the project started. The literature on change theory suggests that, in order for an innovation to “take” in a particular context, the new idea must be adapted to the specific situation and the institution must be modified somewhat. At first, people tend to be unaware of the innovation and then seek information. Next, they progress to more self-focused concerns, such as what the proposed changes will require from them personally and how to successfully navigate the requisite changes. As they become more comfortable and gain experience within the program, people tend to consider the impact, such as the consequences for various participants, ways to collaborate with others, and modifying the project to maintain and enhance its effectiveness. This chapter follows the recommended sequence for a project and applies it to prison dog programs , namely: (1) needs assessment , (2) planning/implementation, and (3) outputs/outcomes. The purpose of the chapter is to provide guidance to those seeking to begin new programs or enhance existing ones.
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Jalongo, M.R., Louden, M., Estock, L. (2019). Planning and Implementing a Prison Dog Program. In: Jalongo, M. (eds) Prison Dog Programs. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-25618-0_4
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