How Dogs Comfort Traumatized Children

At the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Hammond, Louisiana, children who have disclosed neglect, abuse, or have witnessed a crime find comfort and support from a truly unique source: Whirly, a trained facility dog. Whirly, a calm and comforting presence, plays a crucial role in easing the emotional burden on children undergoing forensic interviews, which are part of the CAC’s mission to provide a ne…