VOICED : Terapia canina contra el estres en prision

Inmates in a Santo Domingo prison in Ecuador participate in a canine therapy program to alleviate stress and improve mental health. The program, initiated five months ago, allows inmates to bond with dogs, many of which were rescued from abusive situations. This interaction helps reduce violence, increase community participation, and assist in overcoming drug addiction. Both inmates and dogs benefit from this mutual rehabilitation process.

What is the primary purpose of the therapy dog visits in the Santo Domingo prison?

• To provide security for the inmates

• To entertain the prison staff

• To alleviate stress and provide emotional support

• To train the inmates in dog grooming

How do the inmates interact with the dogs during the sessions?

• They feed the dogs special diets

• They take the dogs for walks outside the prison

• They train and play with the dogs, including running and obstacle courses

• They watch the dogs perform tricks

What is one of the positive outcomes of the therapy dog program mentioned in the second section?

• Increased number of visitors for inmates

• Improved prison infrastructure

• Reduced stress and help with overcoming drug addiction

• Higher wages for prison staff

What additional benefits do the therapy dogs receive from the program?

• They are trained to become police dogs

• They are adopted by the inmates

• They receive medical treatment

• They undergo rehabilitation from past abuse

What change in inmate behavior is observed as a result of the therapy dog program?

• Increased escape attempts

• Decreased interest in educational programs

• More participation in community and work activities

• Higher rates of illness