The Alberta government has recognized 11 organizations and individuals with Alberta Community Justice Awards for their work improving safety in their communities.
CALGARY An Airdrie court trauma dog named Jake is being acknowledged for the important role he plays in comforting children, youth and adults who testify in court. Jake has won Alberta’s Community Justice Award for innovation in 2021, an award given to individuals who have worked toward improving safety in their community. Jake’s job is to help support vulnerable witnesses when it’s hard for them to speak. Jake has been working for two years now, and has assisted close to 100 people in court files. “When witnesses come in to speak to our RCMP members, the dog can be in there just to make them feel less alone,” says Debbie Reid, a trauma dog handler and victim service provider. Jake is also a member of Reid’s family.
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