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Linda's Dog Blog
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| New Therapy Dog Courthouse Program |
 admin writes, "The new courthouse program involves therapy dog teams paired with children awaiting hearings and in some cases being in the hearings while their cases are presented. These hearings pertain to families with abused, neglected or abandoned children, who are involved with DCF. The role of the therapy dog teams is to provide comfort and stress relief for the children during this difficult and emotional time.
On Friday, February 17, 2012 the initial meeting regarding the pilot program for therapy dogs at the West Palm Beach courthouse, for Dependency court was held. It was well attended and the program seems to be on track to begin soon.
In order to familiarize the teams with the security process, elevators and courtroom locations, a "dry run" was held on Friday, February 24th. The picture above includes the dogs and handlers attending on February 24th as well as a magistrate and judge.
The dogs were well received by everyone who saw them and more then a few people were surprised by the fact that there were such a large number of dogs in the courthouse. The dogs received pets and attention from judges, sheriff's deputies, children, parents and attorneys. Their very presence seemed to lighten the heavy and serious atmosphere in the Courthouse.
The initial dog and handler first involved in this new program reports are that her dog has already had a very positive effect on the children.
This program may be of interest to registered therapy dog teams available during weekdays with dogs who enjoy being with children.
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If you are interested in this exciting new program, please contact Linda Kender at (561) 308-9651 or via email at mangomaddy@aol.com
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Posted on Mar 05, 2012 23:37pm.
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