"Testifying in court can be a terrifying experience,
especially for a young child. Now, in Hillsborough County, abused
children can be comforted and helped through the preparation for their
court appearances by a Courteous Canine.", Pam Hogel, Daily Loaf.
Courteous
Canine co-founders Angelica Steinker and Kelley Purpura, handler Scott
Baggett, and therapy dogs Bella and La Vie are ready to comfort abused
children.
"Courteous Canine Paws for Justice has six trained dog-and-handler teams who will assist abused children who have to testify."- Pam Hogle, The Daily Loaf.
For the whole story:
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/11/11/paws-for-justice-dogs-provide-comfort-to-abused-kids-in-court/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+DailyLoaf+%28Daily+