‘It’s like we’re still on the outside:’ Incarcerated women train dogs waiting for adoption

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 03, 2024 10:44 AM CT | Published: April 02, 2024 10:36 PM CT

Six women in the Shelby County Department of Corrections and three dogs are participating in a program to improve the women’s emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills while giving dogs training to make them more adoptable. 

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Shelby County Divisoion of Corrections Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County
Julia Baker

Julia Baker

A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.


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