Positive Changes in Prisons: Engaging Activities for Incarcerated Individuals

If one has checked prison news lately, there has been a splash of good news that's bringing light and positivity regarding our loved ones in jail and if you're lucky, these initiatives are already on your state's prison facility! But to summarize them all, there have been good folks trailblazing wonderful activities with a cause to make the lives of prisoners in jails just a wee bit lighter and less depressing. These have a profound effect on inmates as they feel a new sense of purpose, having something to look up to day by day and busting away those boring moments in jail. Our only wish is that the government takes notice and spread it the good cause around the country. Here are the deets on this good news.
Furry Inmate Friend
Who knew you can bring a pet in prison even if it's a couple of weeks? This wonderful initiative aptly called Canine CellMates started its roots at Fulton County Jail near Atlanta. The program spearheaded by Susan Meadows a hairdresser by profession began with her love for dogs. Observing that there are lots of dogs undergoing euthanasia at the Fulton County Animal Service, which houses delinquent dogs, she wanted to save them. And Canine CellMates was conceived in which the inmates are paired up with dogs and have them trained on how to teach dogs obedience skills. In fact, it was so successful it extended to pairing inmates with cats. So the next time he calls you at home expect someone barking in the background.
Changing Prisonville to Farmville
The next time you served vegetables at the table you might be eating vegetable produced and harvested by prisoners. From California to New York and now in Maryland, prison facilities are now quick to adapt this wonderful initiative of teaching inmates how to plant and harvest crops. In fact, it's a great initiative with great economic and psychological impact. Besides being an activity that could take their mind off all the stress in prison, it could be a great source of food for the country while converting prisoners into manpower without ever needing to hire farmers. The pioneer of this cause, Insight Garden Program says that prison facilities are so interested they are scrambling to make land to be used for crops. So when your man fails to call you even if it's cheap jail calls California, maybe he's just busy harvesting your vegetables.