Ambassador Natsuko Godai Visits Onomichi Prison Branch Where Rescued Dog Training Program is Implemented
Singer Natsuko Godai visited the Onomichi Prison Branch, which implements a rescued dog training program.
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The "Riku & Natsu Co-sheltering Promotion Project," launched in July 2023 by singer Natsuko Godai, aims to create a society where people and pets can safely evacuate to the same indoor space in the event of a sudden disaster. Its activities focus not only on disaster preparedness but also on helping to raise pet owners' awareness of co-sheltering and communicating the importance of evacuating with pets.
As part of her rescued dog activities, Ambassador Natsuko Godai visited the Onomichi Prison Branch of Hiroshima Prison on Monday, March 23rd, where she toured the facility and held a discussion.
■Discussion Held on Pet Evacuation During the Noto Peninsula Earthquake
The Onomichi Prison Branch, in collaboration with certified NPO Peace Winds Japan, is undertaking an initiative to support the rehabilitation of inmates by having them raise dogs rescued by Peace Winds Japan.
Under the guidance of Peace Winds Japan, inmates receive training to build trust with rescued dogs and learn how to interact with them. Through living with these dogs, inmates are expected to undergo personal growth, developing empathy, compassion, and kindness towards others, which aids in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
After hearing from the branch director about the program's achievements, including positive changes observed in the inmates themselves, such as proactively thinking about the rescued dogs and consulting with project staff, we were given an actual tour of the facility.
