The Animal House from WAMU 88.5

There is a new legal drama playing in courtrooms across America, starring dogs that are trained to assist individuals who offer testimony in court cases. Leading the way in this new and revolutionary effort are Ellen O’Neill-Stephens and Celeste Walsen, co-founders of an organization called Courthouse Dogs. They speak to Sam Litzinger about how the use of courthouse dogs can help bring about a major change in how we meet the emotional needs of all involved in the criminal justice system.