role of cheddar - accredited facility dog
Helps victims manage stress and trauma symptoms, such as reducing blood pressure and lowering the heart rate of an individual.
Provide emotional support and comfort to individuals involved in the legal process, particularly victims of crime and trauma.
Be present during court proceedings to provide a calming presence for victims, especially children or vulnerable individuals.
Help to normalize traumatic situations.
Act as a calming influence and “ground” people who may be agitated or highly emotional.
Provide a source for a cathartic and calming touch.
Deployments of Cheddar
During Crown Counsel pre-trial interviews and in criminal trials to support a vulnerable testifying victim.
While waiting for the court to commence before victim/witness testimony.
Before, after and during forensic interviews conducted by police.
In a restorative justice victim-offender conference.
At other police jurisdictions following traumatic events.
