Jumping Hurdles: Rehabilitation, Reconnection and Catherine Scott's 'Back Track Boys'

Documenting the setbacks and heart-rending successes of the welfare program it is named after, Catherine Scott's documentary shines a light on the power of community programs – and canine companions – to rehabilitate youths whom society has left behind, writes Hanna Schenkel.

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dog, kelpie, border collie, Bernie Shakeshaft, youth work, social work, youth crime, halfway home, foster, alternative schooling, role model.