Service Animal Training At Pendleton Correctional Facility, a partnership with Indiana Canine Assistant Network gives incarcerated individuals the opportunity to train service animals through a structured two-year program. Participants are responsible for the dogs’ daily care and training, building patience, consistency, and accountability over time. As training concludes, they also help support each dog’s transition to life with its new owner. The program benefits the community by preparing service animals for placement while offering participants a long-term experience grounded in responsibility and follow-through.
Shelter & Adoption Program At Madison Correctional Facility, the A.D.O.P.T. (A Dog on Prison Turf) program focuses on helping dogs from a no-kill shelter prepare for adoption into the community. Participants bathe, groom, train, and socialize dogs, helping them become well-adjusted and ready for family life. The program supports animal welfare while giving incarcerated individuals the chance to build practical skills and contribute positively to their community through hands-on care.
Fundraising Support IDOC proudly supported the annual statewide cycling fundraiser hosted by Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) in 2025. The event honors fallen law enforcement officers, raises awareness of their sacrifice, and generates critical financial support for the families they leave behind. By bringing together cyclists, community members, and public safety partners, the ride serves as both a tribute and a reminder of the shared responsibility to care for those impacted by loss in the line of duty. Veterans Organizations Across Indiana, many correctional facilities host their own chapters of the American Legion, each made up entirely of incarcerated veterans. These chapters operate just like any other American Legion post, organizing fundraisers, supporting charitable causes, and giving back to their local communities. Through this work, participants maintain a sense of service, responsibility, and connection to the values they carried while in uniform. 2025 Year in Review | 25
Community Donations At Miami Correctional Facility, a partnership with the Book Pillows of Hope program brings comfort and literacy together for children in need. Incarcerated individuals create handmade pillows filled with books, which are donated to hospitals, police departments, schools, and shelters to support children experiencing difficult or traumatic situations. Founded by a retired Indianapolis teacher, the program has provided more than 13,500 book pillows to organizations across central Indiana.
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