New Leash on Life, First Step and PHMC reentry programs launch or expand at George W. Hill

Feb 12, 2025

Board heard launch of New Leash on Life pilot that pairs incarcerated women with rescue dogs, plus First Step and PHMC reentry services statistics and planned community partnerships.

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A new pilot called New Leash on Life launched Jan. 27 at George W. Hill Correctional Facility, pairing justice‑involved people with at‑risk dogs and offering life skills, career readiness and animal‑care training, a presenter told the board on Feb. 11.

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