Partner with local animal shelters or rescue organizations: These organizations often have volunteer programs or staff who may be able to help with the training and care of animals. They may also have established relationships with local juvenile facilities and can help facilitate the program.Recruit volunteers: Reach out to your local community and see if there are volunteers who would be willing to help with the program. You may be able to find volunteers who have experience working with animals and can help with training and care.Focus on simple and manageable tasks: To minimize the workload, focus on simple tasks that can be managed with limited resources. For example, you could start by teaching the kids how to walk and exercise dogs, and gradually move on to more advanced training as the program develops.Collaborate with other organizations: Reach out to other organizations or individuals who may be able to help with the program, such as local businesses, animal behaviorists, or veterinarians. They may be able to provide resources or expertise to help get the program off the ground.
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-17-2023 03:36 PM
From: Charlotte Otero
Subject: Community Conversations - 4/17/23 - Prison Training Programs Discussion Panel
Unanswered question in the chat from Rita Ortiz to our panelists - "We had tried to start a program with a local juvenile facility to introduce the kids to jobs with animals, starting as dog walkers & trainers, hoping to keep these kids out of prisons. Unfortunately our staff did not feel they had the time to do this. I'd love to hear any thoughts how we might be able to get this done with limited human resources?"
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Charlotte Otero
Community Strategist at Maddie's Fund
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-13-2023 09:50 AM
From: Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Subject: Community Conversations - 4/17/23 - Prison Training Programs Discussion Panel
Updated 4/17 at 3:06pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand!
We hope you've had a great Spring Break and we're looking forward to seeing you again on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11am PT for our next Community Conversations call! We've heard from many of our attendees that you are interested in learning more about prison training programs so we've put together a panel of speakers to tell about their experiences.
Prison training programs can be transformative. In this Community Conversation, hear from panelists who have created shelter dog training programs in partnership with correctional facilities in various states. Our panelists will include:
We will also be announcing the grant winners of the March 2023 Community Conversations. Tune in to see if you're one of the winners!
Register here for our Monday Community Conversations Calls: maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration
If you are unable to make it live on Monday, this thread will be updated with the recording and resources so you can watch and share whenever you'd like. After you watch the recording or attend the call live, be sure to complete this new April entry form to enter to win up to a $10k grant: https://www.maddiesfund.org/weekly-community-conversations-apr23-giveaway.htm
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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
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