GEO Group Australia Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre Working with the RSPCA

GEO Group Australia operates Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre in Queensland, Australia. This media report details Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre's inspiring partnership with the RSPCA which involves prisoners helping the RSPCA in its vital work by training and supporting hard-to-place dogs.
These dogs, all with medical conditions, behavioural problems or lacking in confidence, live with the prisoners and receive the training, love and support they need to recover from past abuse or lack of care. They are then in a better position to be permanently placed.
Whilst the benefits for the dogs are clear an additional benefit is gained through improved skills and attitudes shown by the prisoner carers who are responsible for the welfare of the dog in their care. Skills and attitudes that help change lives by breaking the cycle of re-offending.