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Facility dog Pella comforts children testifying in court

Some of the most vulnerable victims and witnesses involved in court cases are finding comfort in special canines. The job of facility dogs is to bond with children. The animals help them cope with the trauma of facing an accuser or giving testimony in court. Barry Petersen visited the Arapahoe County District Attorney's office in Colorado to meet with an important member of the special victims unit.
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