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Juvenile offenders train abandoned dogs.

Corrections Compendium

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on a dog training program at Hogan Street Juvenile Regional Youth Center in St. Louis. The program, Loosen the Leash, pairs juvenile offenders with rescued dogs for three months, during which the offenders live with and train the dogs, preparing them for adoption. The program aims to teach offenders patience, respect, empathy and control, with the dogs creating a safe haven for juveniles who grew up abused and neglected. "Some of these kids have ...

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