Portugal

Braga County advances with “a pioneering project” for the use of dogs in judicial context

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Briefings

The Braga District Court and an animal welfare association signed a protocol to use service dogs in judicial hearings, aiming to support vulnerable children and individuals. This initiative marks a pioneering approach in the region for integrating canine assistance into legal proceedings to improve outcomes for those in need.

Key points

• The Braga District Court and an animal welfare association signed a protocol to use service dogs in judicial hearings.
• The protocol aims to support vulnerable children and individuals through the use of service dogs in court proceedings.

Context

This initiative represents a pioneering approach in the region for integrating canine assistance into legal proceedings to improve outcomes for those in need.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the signed protocol between the court and the association. Specific outcomes, participant numbers, or long-term impact data are not provided.

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