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| A new leash on life for inmates at N.J. jail who train service dogs |
| By nj.com- Bill Duhart |
| Published: 05/09/2017 |
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CAMDEN -- A new program utilizing inmates to train rescue dogs to be matched with military veterans suffering from service-related conditions was rolled out Monday at the Camden County jail. "This is about a second chance," said Lt. Clifford Kareem, a corrections officer who helps supervise the pilot program. "These are rescue dogs. As one of the inmates said, it's given him something inside, which is a hope to take away depression. Teaching rehabilitation is our main focus. It's something we ought to really focus on as well as the security part." The program pairs five dogs with 10 inmate trainers in a 12-week program. The dogs live at the correctional facility but do not sleep overnight in cells with inmates. The first graduating class of two dogs is scheduled later this month. Read More. |
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