Humboldt County Adds Canine Comfort

Humboldt County just took a major step forward in supporting victims and witnesses by hiring a full-time Victim Services Coordinator — who also gets to bring along a therapy dog named Charlie, a two-year-old Goldendoodle. With $52,700 in Nevada grant funding, the program offers crisis support, safety planning, court navigation, and resource connections — all designed to make the justice system more trauma-informed. Charlie’s presence helps ease anxiety and improve communication, especially for kids, thanks to a donation from the Engelstad Foundation and 4E Healing Hearts. The idea came from Chief Deputy DA Wendy Maddox, who saw the impact of facility dogs elsewhere and pushed for this local initiative. If no internal candidate is found, applications open July 3rd — and this human-canine duo is poised to transform how Humboldt County supports those navigating the legal system. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/184c3e063f2142eb