1. DDooggss aarree tthhee bbeesstttteeaacchheerrss!!Jayne Boundy, Education & Community Officer

2. OOvveerr 1122 yyeeaarrss ooff tteeaacchhiinngg eexxppeerriieennccee Since 1999 we have spoken to over 240,000children and young adults in schools, youth clubsand the community Using dogs and the dog-themed activities weteach respect, responsibility, empathy and selfrespect, and generally re-engage young peoplewith learning Thanks to our furry friends we are able to reachthe most hard-to-reach young people. 3. TTaakkiinngg TThhee LLeeaadd wwiitthh YYoouunngg OOffffeennddeerrssA dog-themededucation programmefor young offendersand youths at risk ofoffending. 4. WWhhoo iiss iitt ffoorr?? Age range between 10and 25 years old Young people in secureestablishments Young people onCommunity Orders Social Services referrals. 5. WWhhyy YYoouunngg OOffffeennddeerrss?? Whether as future dog owners or not, they live inor go back to communities where the issues ofirresponsible dog ownership, 'status dogs', dogabandonment and antisocial behaviour with dogsare rife At high risk of being engaged in offendingconduct involving dogs. 6. WWhhaattss iinn iitt ffoorr DDooggss?? Influences young offenders attitude towardsdogs in the future Improve youths understanding of dog care andthe responsibilities of dog ownership Increases youths empathy and respect of allliving beings - human and animal. 7. WWhhaattss iinn iitt ffoorr tthhee YYoouutthhss?? Increases educational engagement and overallprogress in literacy, numeracy, communication,group work etc. Improves their behaviour and employability skills Aids their personal development and self-esteem Helps reduce reoffending. 8. WWhhaatt ddoo wwee ooffffeerr?? Flexible programmes of workshops or stand alonelessons in secure establishments 1:1 sessions for young people on communityorders Small group workshops for offenders on ordersand youths at risk of offending Peer Mentoring scheme Paid apprenticeships (dog related or communityrelated) All completely FREE to prisons and Councils. 9. WWhhaattss iitt aallll aabboouutt?? Dogs are used to work with the youths to offer atruly interactive, engaging learning experience Responsible dog ownership messages are usedto discuss: personal responsibility and self-worth consequences commitment respect empathy and compassion anger management. 10. HHooww iiss iitt ddeelliivveerreedd?? Fun, interactive sessions tailored to the needs and levelof the young people Short, practical activities: Sorting cards Worksheets Quizzes Video clips Hands on tasks (e.g. making dog treats, art project) All activities offer quick wins, providing a sense ofachievement. 11. TTooppiiccss tthhaattwwee ccoovveerr 12. DDoogg BBrreeeeddss aanndd JJoobbss 13. CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn && BBooddyy LLaanngguuaaggeeDog Body LanguagevsHuman Body Language 14. DDiieett && NNuuttrriittiioonnHow we stay healthyvsHow dogs stay healthy 15. CCoosstt ooff aa ddooggAll the things dogsneed and how muchthey cost! 16. DDoogg LLaawwTThhee llaaww oonn ddooggss aannddwwhhaatt iitt mmeeaannss 17. EEvveerryyoonnee wwiinnss!! 18. IIss iitt wwoorrkkiinngg?? Informal tests, folders of work, feedback forms,focus groups Feedback from institutions and case workers onbehaviour changes and re-offending rates Monitoring youths attendance, participation andgeneral attitude during the sessions.I have never seenhim so engaged! 19. IItt iiss wwoorrkkiinngg!! Creates a better understanding of dogs needs Helps to dispel myths about status dogs Helps to reduce re-offending Re-engages youths in participation in educationprogrammes within secure establishments Improves compliance with court orders for thosegiven community sentences. 20. CCaassee SSttuuddyy -- HHMMPP BBrriissttooll Young Offender section of Adult Prison - forgroups aged between 18-25yrs old Initially stand alone, weekly Functional Skillsliteracy lessons Very relevant as many of the young people haddogs before being in prison Education department under-resourced. 21. CCaassee SSttuuddyy -- DDaarrrreenn Young person on Community Order for drugsand violent anti social behaviour Increased self esteem and discipline Improvement in communication skills Completed the programme Peer mentor About to start apprenticeship. 22. CCaassee SSttuuddyy -- CCooookkhhaamm WWoooodd Young Offenders Institute, 15-18 yr olds, some ofthe most troubled and disengaged young people This programme has evolved from a once-a-weeksession to a 3-day, 4 week course Provide positive role models. 23. What are young ppeeooppllee ssaayyiinngg aabboouutt iitt??Theres been interestingand different things to doon the course.I wasnt interested in dogsbefore but Ive learnt a lotabout dogs and dogculture.The staff wereinvolved andit was a laugh. 24. FFiinnaall tthhoouugghhttYeah, it was cool. Ididnt know dogs evenhad feelings.Lewis, 19 25. Lewis, 19 (HMP Bristol) 26. TThhaannkk yyoouu ffoorr lliisstteenniinngg!!www.dogstrust.org.ukwww.learnwithdogs.org.uk