Of course for many people a prison term can adversely affect their relationships and jobs and accommodation and health, basically making their lives less happy, stable and independent than before, which is counter-productive if the aim is to rehabilitate and make society safer.

Oliver (pictured in the Verena Holmes lecture theatre!) is excited to make a return to KMMS to visit students after a hopefully relaxing and restful Easter break. Seeing students might be his favourite part of his job - the more cuddles, the better!

Oliver's on tiktok! You can find him by searching justicesupportdogs. Spreading the news of his research even further! #dogsoftwitter

So stoked to share our paper investigating the effects of animal-assisted activities in higher education has finally been published! You can read about the impactful work Oliver and Pixie did at Canterbury Christ Church University here: journals.uco.es/pet/article/vi…

Really interesting paper. Well done all, and especially Oliver and Pixie doing such great work with students.

Sad and shocked to read that less than 2% of rapes reported in England and Wales in 2022 have resulted in a charge or court summons. More must be done to reform the criminal justice system and help victims/survivors go through the process. (Source: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-661326…)

Today is #SamaritansAwarenessDay 🙌 Whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can talk to us on 116 123. Retweet and help us reach more people who might need us.

Did someone say groundbreaking research investigating jury decision-making? 😍 No? Well, let's talk about it anyway! We're running a really exciting piece of research in Canterbury, Kent, UK. For more information and to book your place, please see here: forms.office.com/e/JGVqiLM5KL

People in Canterbury and East Kent - there's still time to sign up for our study! If you're interested in making a difference to criminal justice systems around the world, see this information sheet and sign-up form: forms.office.com/e/JGVqiLM5KL

Nothing gets in the way of a Labrador and their treats. #dogsoftwitter

Wow we have almost half the participants we need 😍 if you live in the Canterbury / Herne Bay / Whitstable / Folkestone catchment, consider signing up! Really exciting project to participate in forms.office.com/e/JGVqiLM5KL

Missed Halloween but this is still Oliver's best costume...! #facilitydog #dogsoftwitter #phdchat #academicchatter

Behind the scenes from the filming we did for our study we ran yesterday. Thanks to everyone who turned up - you made this research possible! Stay tuned for updates when we analyse the data. #dogsoftwitter 🐾

We're currently hard at work analysing the data from our most recent study investigating potential jury bias with the use of facility dogs in courts. We can't wait to share the research! Oliver did a stellar job acting for the video clips used in this research. #dogsoftwitter

Orange you glad I didn't say apple? No, we're outside Pears! (If you didn't get this joke, just search "The Annoying Orange". Millennials, iykyk.) One of the many places Oliver visits and carries mout his magic in is the Pears building, part of Kent and Medway Medical School.