Inside Edition : declared in Therapy Dogs Empower Young Victims in Courthouse

Headlines Therapy Dogs Empower Young Victims in Courthouse: 'A Dog Gives Them Strength' Playing Therapy Dogs Empower Young Victims in Courthouse: 'A Dog Gives Them Strength'Stepping into a courthouse is no easy task for some of the littlest crime victims, but these therapy dogs are here to help them face their fears. When they arrive at the courthouse, therapy dogs often sit on the floor with young victims as they deliver testimony, or if the case goes to trial, therapy dogs are also invited to join them on the witness stand. She explained each of their court support therapy dogs have two years of prior experience as therapy dogs, gaining experience in nursing homes, schools, hospitals and assisted living. "And now toward the end, she was getting out just to go see Karl [the therapy dog she was assigned], never mind the deposition or the trial." In addition to helping kids up to 16 years old, Rittenhouse explained their dogs also work with adults with disabilities, and imprisoned youth during therapy sessions.

Take A 'Paws' For Therapy Dogs At High Point Furniture Market

Portrait Of Puppy Sitting On Sofa (Photo: Mario Forcherio / EyeEm)HIGH POINT, NC - People visiting the High Point Furniture Market might find themselves taking a 'paws' and cuddling with some furry friends. Supporting the Fostering Friendships Therapy Dog Team is an added bonus," adds Randy Rubin, dog enthusiast and Crypton Founder and Vice Chairman. The Crypton Pooch Pop-Up event features a pack of therapy dogs and their human friends for weary trade show-goers, and to help a local organization. For every selfie that is taken with a dog and posted to social media using #PoochPopUp and tags @CryptonFabric, Crypton will donate five dollars to help therapy dogs in Winston-Salem through Fostering Friendships. "We're thrilled to give people a few moments of peace and clam that only a happy dog and a comfy chair can offer.


Stepping into a courthouse can be scary, but therapy dogs from Companions for Courage are there to help kids face their fears. Court support therapy dogs are trained to comfort kids up to 16-years-old as they prepare to testify. The dogs tend to be of lager breeds, as the program believes a big dog will help kids feel more courageous. When they arrive at the courthouse, therapy dogs often sit on the floor with victims as they testify. InsideEdition.com's Keleigh Nealon (https://twitter.com/KeleighNealon) has more.


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