Courthouse Facility Dog News Today

Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center (MCJAC) and its partners strive to reduce the trauma experienced by children after disclosing abuse. For the past 10.5-years, Astro, a courthouse facility service dog holding the official title of "Director of Canine Services," has been there to support children throughout the entire process.

The $50,000 Lightning Foundation grant will be donated to Voices for Children

Holiday will be providing comfort to children and adults who have endured traumatic experiences.

Holiday, a yellow Labrador retriever, is trained to comfort people dealing with traumatic experiences.

A courthouse facility dog that helped children in traumatic and stressful situations retired on Thursday.

Courthouse dogs in Hillsborough County are taking the stand with abused children to provide some comfort during difficult times.