An Exploration of an Equine-Facilitated Learning Intervention with Young Offenders

Authors: Hemingway, A., Meek, R. and Hill, C.E.

Journal: Society and Animals

Volume: 23

Issue: 6

Pages: 544-568

eISSN: 1568-5306

ISSN: 1063-1119

DOI: 10.1163/15685306-12341382

Abstract:

This research reports a qualitative study to explore the behavioral responses and reflections from Young Offenders undertaking an Equine-Facilitated Learning ( efl) Intervention in prison in the United Kingdom. Learning was facilitated by an instructor, and the participants were taught introductory natural horsemanship skills. Establishments holding young adult prisoners are typically characterized by increased disruption to the regime, and by greater incidents of violence, bullying, and conflict than in other types of prison. A resulting challenge for those working with young prisoners is the need to respond to increased levels of social isolation, and difficulties in managing impulsivity, problem solving, temper, and conduct. It is hoped that this research will provide some initial evidence to contribute to ideas around the nature of learning practical, positive skills and knowledge through inter-species interactions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/22836/

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An Exploration of an Equine-Facilitated Learning Intervention with Young Offenders

Authors: Hemingway, A., Meek, R. and Hill, C.E.

Journal: SOCIETY & ANIMALS

Volume: 23

Issue: 6

Pages: 544-568

eISSN: 1568-5306

ISSN: 1063-1119

DOI: 10.1163/15685306-12341382

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/22836/

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An exploration of an equine facilitated intervention with young offenders.

Authors: Hemingway, A., Meeks, R. and Ellis-Hill, C.

Journal: Society and Animals

ISSN: 1063-1119

Abstract:

This research reports a qualitative study to explore the behavioural responses to, and reported reflections from Young Offenders undertaking an Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) Intervention in prison in the UK. Learning was facilitated by an instructor and the participants were taught introductory natural horsemanship skills. Establishments holding young adult prisoners are typically characterised by increased disruption to the regime, and with greater incidents of violence, bullying and conflict than in other types of prison. A resulting challenge for those working with young prisoners is the need to respond to increased levels of social isolation, and difficulties in managing impulsivity, problem solving, temper and conduct. It is hoped that this research will provide some initial evidence to contribute to ideas around the nature of learning practical positive skills and knowledge through inter species interactions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/22836/

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An exploration of an equine facilitated intervention with young offenders.

Authors: Hemingway, A., Meeks, R. and Ellis-Hill, C.

Journal: Society and Animals

ISSN: 1063-1119

Abstract:

This research reports a qualitative study to explore the behavioural responses to, and reported reflections from Young Offenders undertaking an Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) Intervention in prison in the UK. Learning was facilitated by an instructor and the participants were taught introductory natural horsemanship skills. Establishments holding young adult prisoners are typically characterised by increased disruption to the regime, and with greater incidents of violence, bullying and conflict than in other types of prison. A resulting challenge for those working with young prisoners is the need to respond to increased levels of social isolation, and difficulties in managing impulsivity, problem solving, temper and conduct. It is hoped that this research will provide some initial evidence to contribute to ideas around the nature of learning practical positive skills and knowledge through inter species interactions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/22836/

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