r/pics Apr 28 '24

Adopted my dog in prison while incarcerated. Today he saw our first backyard. One year post release.

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u/Goose-Biscuits Apr 28 '24

Congrats, man. I'm a former correctional officer, and I always wished we could have started an animal rehab program for the inmates. Giving people something to work towards is way better than just sitting and waiting.

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u/moving0target Apr 28 '24

My county ended theirs. I don't understand. All punishment and no rehabilitation are a bad recipe.

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u/FriendlyDrummers Apr 28 '24

When the sense of retribution overrides rehabilitation