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Prison Pet
Partnership Program - Washington State
The Prison Pet Partnership Program is a model for the nation in the area of
the rehabilitation of female offenders within the criminal justice system in
Washington State. It began in 1981 with an idea by Sister Pauline Quinn,
where inmates would reach out to help others by training special dogs that
would assist a disabled person.
Prison: Prison Pet Partnership Program
This was a cooperative effort among Washington State University, Tacoma
Community College and the Washington State Department of Corrections,
trainers and volunteers. This beneficial program helps inmates at the
Washington state Corrections Center for Women learn how to train, groom and
board dogs within the prison walls. The program was later incorporated in
1991 as a separate not for profit organization. Animals are placed
regionally in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. More than 500 dogs have been
placed with handicapped and disabled individuals and families since the
inception of the program.
Submitted 09/12/07.
San Juan
Historical Museum - Washington
Friday Harbor, WA
USA
The purpose of the San Juan Historical Society and its museum is to share
and interpret the story of the people of San Juan Island. The jail was
brought to the museum grounds in the 1980's.
Submitted 08/22/07.