Child witnesses, often traumatized and prone to clamming up, can be a tiny tall order during a criminal trial. But some prosecutors have found they can protect a victim’s interest, while still making their case, with a wag of a tail.
Jurisdictions from Hawaii to Pennsylvania have started using trained service dogs in recent years to work with traumatized victims and witnesses of crimes. The theory is that service dogs can help minimize the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder with cuddly empathy, keeping children open and calm. In California, dogs have been used this way in Marin and Sacramento counties for years.
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