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| Smiles for the kids at the Carnahan Courthouse! |
At the end of 2015, Magnum
participated in a pilot program at the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Victim
Services Unit. Victim Advocate
Caseworker, Becky Schulz, is a believer in the Power of Pet Therapy. Through her Social Work Masters Program at the
University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), Becky sought to evaluate the ability of specially
trained Facility Dogs to help victims, primarily children, as they seek justice
in the Court System.
Her results – nothing less
than wonderful! Not all victims were
willing to participate in the pilot program.
(This is always a factor, no matter how impactful the
study – a certain percentage of people will choose to not participate.) However, for those that did participate, the
results spoke for themselves. These results
were not statistical, but they were demonstrated in smiles, calm demeanors,
gentle touch and voices lifted as they told their stories to the Prosecutors
and to Magnum. While the people of the
St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office are sworn to obtain justice for their young
victims, Magnum serves in a different manner.
His job is to bring the children (and their families) unconditional
love, comfort and joy.
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| Even baby Magnum plays a role. He can snuggle with kids both in the Courtroom and at home! |
Magnum + Victim Services Unit. It is a powerful
combination and one which surely will make a difference in the lives of children
and adults alike who pass through the doors of the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office. We are thankful
for this opportunity to help crime victims and look forward to many smiles
ahead!
Miss Carol
These incorporate being available at any phase where the respondent shows up; being told of the result of the case; putting forth a composed or oral explanation for thought by the judge while sentencing the litigant; and to get notice of the arrival of a detainee from a restorative office.
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