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A Unique Canine Comfort Therapy Program for Child Maltreatment Cases.

Christine E Barron¹, Meagan Fitzgerald², Mimi Coleman²

¹Professor, Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Division Director, Aubin Child Protection Center, Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, RI.

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This study introduces a novel canine comfort therapy program for child maltreatment cases, enhancing support through interdisciplinary collaboration between law enforcement and healthcare. The program builds trust during evaluations, treatment, and legal processes.

Keywords:

child maltreatment comfort canine therapy innovative programs multidisciplinary team

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Child Psychology
Veterinary Medicine
Criminology

Background:

Child maltreatment cases present significant challenges for children and families.
Existing comfort canine programs typically operate within single disciplines.
A need exists for integrated support systems in pediatric maltreatment cases.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish and evaluate a unique, collaborative canine comfort therapy program for children experiencing maltreatment.
To enhance support by integrating canine therapy across law enforcement and healthcare settings.
To foster trust and familiarity throughout the child maltreatment case process.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a collaborative canine comfort therapy program involving a police department and a children's hospital.
Deployment of a specialized K-9 comfort therapy dog (CALI) across two disciplines.
Providing longitudinal support to children and families throughout case components.

Main Results:

CALI became the first K-9 comfort therapy dog in a Rhode Island police department and a children's hospital.
The program facilitated a unique interdisciplinary approach to supporting pediatric maltreatment victims.
The initiative aimed to build rapport and reduce distress during sensitive legal and medical procedures.

Conclusions:

Collaborative canine comfort therapy programs can offer unique, integrated support for child maltreatment victims.
This interdisciplinary model enhances familiarity and trust for children navigating complex cases.
The CALI program serves as a pioneering example of integrating canine therapy in law enforcement and healthcare.