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Trial uses dogs to support abuse survivors during police interviews

Support groups are hoping a trial using dogs such as Oliver to help trauma victims during the legal process will be rolled out nationally.

By: Keerthi Mohan

by NADEEM BADSHAH THE first trial in Britain of crime victims being given support dogs to stroke during police interviews has been welcomed by campaigners. They believe the move by Kent Police could tackle the stigma faced by south Asian survivors of sex attacks. Oliver, a Labrador-retriever cross, is being used as part of a study into the impact that animals can have on witnesses during investigations and trials. During the study, which will run until the end of the year, two-year-old Oliver will be used to comfort victims of crime during police interviews. The project, which is being led…

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