Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for posting your question to NCA Engage. I will include your question in the Forensic Interview and Open Forum communities for response.
Best,
Sarah
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Sarah Coker-Robinson
Senior Program Associate for Member Engagement
National Children's Alliance
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-06-2023 11:45
From: Elizabeth LaPolt
Subject: New Forensic Interviewer- With service dog
Hey,
I'm a new forensic interviewer and I have a personal service dog with me. She works to assist and alert my PTSD and returning me to a neutral state. I have never had an issue with my PTSD while watching and taking part in case discussions. I was thinking of using my service dog in supporting the child I'm interviewing. I was wondering if anyone had experienced having a personal service dog in forensic interviews or having a service dog also working as a facility dog. Any thoughts and inputs would be greatly appreciated as I navigate this.