Pound Pup Legacy

Unique Programs

• ROC is a Restorative Justice concept housing program with goals of restoration, opportunity and change. Offenders are given the opportunity to change behaviors through participating in a variety of Restorative Justice programs and activities. They are challenged to examine past behaviors, apply newly acquired skills, give back to the community and successfully reenter society. The ROC program is focused on accountability to the victim, family and community. Participation eligibility is based on being 60 days segregation free, six months left to serve, signed contract and unit staff approval.
• The HOPE Program is a behavior based program designed to address the needs of youthful offenders between the ages of 14 to 19. The program concepts are based on honor, opportunity, pride and education. Incentives for the offenders are given based on improved levels of behavior and efforts toward completing educational and social programs.
• ADAPT (Adjustment During Actual Prison Time) is a mental health program targeted at inmates who are experiencing problems adjusting to prison life. This group is co-facilitated by a mental health clinician that teaches two of the four sessions on the more technical issues of depression, brain chemistry, anxiety, panic attacks and sleep hygiene. Cadre inmates assist with the other two sessions related to the daily experience of prison life.

Inmate Programs

• Modular furniture assembly shop
• Metal paint shop

Community Service

• London and Mt. Sterling School
• Central Ohio Vision Center
• Madison Extension Office
• Columbus AIDS Task Force
• A Friend's House
• City of London

Vocational

• Building maintenance
• Administrative Office Technologies
• Horticulture
• Turf Maintenance

Academic

• Adult Basic Education
• Pre-GED
• GED
• Columbus State Community College
• High School