PRISON PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP - MONROE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX

About Our Prison Program

Since 2010, Summit has maintained a successful partnership with the Monroe Correctional Complex, where carefully screened incarcerated men help train Summit service dogs under the guidance of our professional trainers. Through this program, both the dogs and the men gain valuable skills that help shape their futures.

In ten-week training sessions, dogs live and work alongside their incarcerated trainers, building consistency, trust, and advanced skills. Summit trainers lead regular on-site classes, where teams are evaluated for progress and practice techniques under the guidance of Summit staff.

Summit Gains

  • Countless, consistent training hours that accelerate each dog’s development

  • A structured, focused learning environment for our dogs

  • Expanded opportunities to build meaningful community partnerships

Incarcerated Men Gain

  • Improved communication skills

  • Strengthened social and interpersonal skills

  • Valuable job and vocational skills

  • Increased patience and emotional resilience

  • A renewed sense of joy and purpose

Prison Program Ceremony Sign-Up

Get Involved

Want to see the direct impact of our prison program partnership? Join us for one of our quarterly ceremonies, where we celebrate the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.

Ceremonies are typically held in March, June, September, and December.


Prison Program Ceremonies

Each quarter, we celebrate the incredible dogs training in our prison program, along with the dedicated men who work so hard to guide them. These inspiring events feature dogs demonstrating the skills they’ve learned, and the chance to hear firsthand from some of the program participants. It’s a powerful and meaningful experience you won’t want to miss.

Our next Prison Program Ceremony will be held at Monroe Correctional Complex on Tuesday, September 15th, at 1:00 pm. Attendees must arrive no later than 12:30 pm to allow time for check-in and security screening.

To attend, we must receive your guest clearance information no later than Friday, August 7th.

If you are interested in attending, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions, contact info@summitdogs.org. If you experience any difficulty with the form or prefer not to use it, please email us directly and we will collect your information by phone.