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Sandy Schilling — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:38:00 GMT

Hillsborough County, Florida, minimum security inmates have been making and selling hot sauce for a few years now. At seven dollars a bottle this program has generated money for the upkeep of their greenhouse and supplies for the horticulture program. They make several flavors and while "Smoke" is very popular, the brave will try "Escape" which is the hottest they bottle. You can read more and listen to the story on National Public Radio (NPR). Is your mouth watering? You don't need to miss out! Check out the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Inmate Programs website.

I Fell in Love at the Davidson County Jail

Sandy Schilling — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:16:00 GMT

While attending the American Jail Association Conference in Nashville, Tennessee I had the opportunity to tour the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. There I met him with the big brown eyes! He's a "heel" but a sweet and lovable one. H.E.E.L (Helping to Educate and Enhance Lives) is a partnership between the DCSO and the Metro Animal Services Center. This is a program for female inmates to work with dogs on obedience, housebreaking, and socialization. The inmates in this program develop a strong work ethic, responsibiltiy, job skills, and even love. Read more about the Offender Re-Entry Center and the other numerous programs in Davidson County.

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I Fell in Love at the Davidson County Jail