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Airdate: Prison Dogs

Hardened New York criminals are part of a program raising puppies as part of their rehabilitation.

In Prison Dogs, hardened New York criminals are part of a program raising puppies as part of their rehabilitation.

In this inspirational documentary, three selected prisoners battle self-doubt, anger and regret in their attempt to transform dependent pups into service dogs for injured US veterans. Bound together by fate, this uniquely vulnerable trio of puppy, prisoner and veteran come to discover the redemptive power of second chances.

For prisoners like Luis Diaz, who is looking for forgiveness for past crimes, and veteran Mark Beam who is recovering from PTSD, rehabilitation is at the heart of the ‘Puppies Behind Bars’ program. And the stakes couldn’t be higher for everyone involved. The inmates, all guilty of violent crimes, must succeed.

Unlikely friendships are forged throughout the gruelling project, and while the prisoners gain something priceless, they must learn to accept loss.

10.55pm Sunday, 11 December at  on SBS

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