Promoting justice through the use of courthouse dogs to provide emotional support for everyone in our criminal justice system
Legal References
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Davis, Jenny B. At this Prosecutor’s Office, a Furry Soft Spot for Kids, American Bar Association Journal, 2007.
Dellinger, Marianne. Using Dogs for Emotional Support of Testifying Victims of Crime, 15 Animal L. 171 2008-2009.
Leaser, Andrew. See Spot Mediate: Using the Emotional and Psychological Benefits of "Dog Therapy" in Victim Offender Mediation, Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution 20 (2005): 1-35.
O’Neill-Stephens, Ellen. Courthouse Dogs: A Case Study, ABA Animal Law Committee Newsletter, Summer, 2009.
O’Neill-Stephens, Ellen. Courthouse Canines Reach Out to Those in Need, King County Bar Association Journal, 2005
Persky, Anna S. Going to the Dogs - in a Good Way, ABA Journal, December, 2009.
Sandoval, Gabriela N. Courthouse Facility Dogs – Easing the Apprehensive Witness, The Colorado Lawyer, 39(4), April 2010.