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New Leash on Life, First Step and PHMC reentry programs launch or expand at George W. Hill
Summary
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.
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.
The program will house shelter dogs at the facility for 12 weeks; participants complete workshops and, if selected for the pilot, will be responsible for one dog. The pilot cohort includes six participants and three dogs; at cohort graduation the participants are expected to transition to early parole and a 12‑week paid…
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