Operation Second Chance

Captain Melinda AllenGwinnett County SO

What is Operation Second Chance?• Inmate Program•Community Project•Morale Booster

Benefits of the Program

•Benefits: • Inmates gain self-esteem• Dogs are crate trained, good

citizen training• Inmates Clean up and care

for the dogs 24/7• Stress levels are reduced in

the unit• Saves dogs life• Community involvement• Positive public relations

Benefits Continued

•Benefits: • Inmates obtain a feeling of

satisfaction and self-worth• Inmates learn a marketable

skill• Improve social skills of

inmates• Adds a vocational program• Lowers recidivism• Produces well-trained dogs

for adoption

Funding

•Funding: • Since this is an inmate

program, you may use inmate funds• Donations • Fundraising

Funding

•Involve your Staff •Community Effort•Trainers •Volunteers

Training

•Train-the-trainer programs•Documentation

Other Considerations

•Develop a policy• Screen Volunteers•Food•Crates and Supplies•Fencing

Success Stories

•We have adopted out over 15 dogs since the program started•Reduced tension in the jail•Fabulous PR for agency•Something positive for the staff

More Success….

Positive Publicity

Questions?