A pilot program that brings dogs into the courthouse to help children during court proceedings is in two Maryland circuit courts.
The Courthouse Dog and Child Witness Pilot Program is now available within Anne Arundel and Harford County circuit courts and allows facility and therapy dogs to accompany child witnesses testifying or appearing in court in criminal or civil cases, the Maryland Judiciary announced Thursday.
Anne Arundel County Circuit Court worked with the Caring Canines Pet Therapy team to implement its pilot program. Caring Canines, a pet therapy program by Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat in Davidsonville, program provides certified pet therapy teams to communities in need, the Judiciary said.
For more details, read the full article at: http://thedailyrecord.com/2018/02/09/courhouse-dogs-child-witnesses/
For more details, read the full article at: http://thedailyrecord.com/2018/02/09/courhouse-dogs-child-witnesses/
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