Assistance dogs in court for children encouraged

courtrooms can be scary aces for children. today district attorneys from across new mexico heard from groups looking to ease children’s fears with dogs. representatives from "courthouse dogs" and "assistance dogs of the west" say bringing trained assistance dogs into the courtroom can go a long way to helping children testify in trials or provide information during ierviews: "the dogs bring out the ability for them to talk about themselves in a much different way than if they were just having a one-on-one conversation with — just like we are." courts in seattle started bringing in dogs for children in 2003. assistance dog groups say it's made a big difference in helping children engage in the courtroom -- and with their emotional recovery