Puppies in Prison
A win-win partnership
with the Department of Corrections
Since 2008, Mobility Dogs has partnered with the Department of Corrections on the Puppies in Prisons programme. We educate wahine prisoners at ARWCF (Auckland Region Women’s Correctional Facility) in Auckland NZ to train Mobility Dogs who will be partnered with people living with a disability.
Prisoners value the sense of purpose the programme offers and develop skills that are invaluable to their rehabilitation. These include self-discipline, empathy, reporting, teamwork and leadership.
Staff working with prisoners see the difference it can make to those involved. Prisoners develop pro-social behaviours, build self-esteem, and gain a sense of responsibility and respect.