Causes: Animal Training, Animals, Crime & Law, Rehabilitation Services for Offenders

Mission: Our mission is to reduce recidivism and save the lives of at-risk dogs. We accomplish this with an innovative reform model that leverages the powerful bond between dogs and humans.

Results: 275 inmates have graduated from the New Leash on Life USA "Second Chance" program and over 160 New Leash dogs have been rescued since 2011.

Target demographics: give inmates and at-risk shelter dogs a second chance

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 200 inmates and over 160 dogs find a second chance.

Geographic areas served: Pennsylvania

Programs: a our" Second Chance" reentry dog-training program