Tennessee is now incorporating dog in their rehabilitation program for inmates by implementing a new state prison system program called A New Leash on Life. Inmates spend about eight weeks teaching dogs basic obedience so that the dogs will be more adoptable.
Rocky Mount Telegram recently reported on the program.
Darrell Jones, a case manager at Nash Correctional, runs the program, and he calls it a win-win for both the dogs and the inmates. The program is designed to not only promote social well-being for the prisoners, but also to make the pups more attractive to those looking for pets.The dogs are taught basic commands and walking on and off the leash, talents that not many shelter dogs have, Jones said.Several inmates were interviewed about the New Leash on Life program and many reported that working with dogs gives them more self-esteem, makes them feel appreciated, teaches them responsibility and establishes prestige within the inmates (the inmates have to undergo strict screening guidelines to be eligible to participate in the program).
Other states like Texas are also including dogs in their rehabilitation programs. Their program is called Paws in Prison, and is very similar to Tennessee's program. The Paws in Prison program held their first graduation ceremony in August; 5 of the 6 dogs have been adopted. Best of all, there has been a 63% drop in inmate disciplinary incidents since the program's implementation!
Rehabilitate | Inmates | Prison
Tennessee | A New Leash on Life | Dogs
Texas | Paws In Prison
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