Hand Signal
Joanne came up with a solution for the problem; a simple hand signal that she could teach to Karl and to the children that would enable them to communicate with Karl. This also had the added effect of giving the children the feeling that they had a secret code, just between them and Karl, creating an intimacy between the two. Karl slowly became quite famous in the Ninth Circuit Court of Florida, becoming known as the hero that saved the day, and with one girl in particular.
Hand Signal
Stunned
Assistant State Attorney, Beth Crumpler, told us that the use of therapy and companion animals in criminal law cases is becoming very much encouraged, and even more so with younger victims who need someone to hold on to when testifying. One little girl turned to Joanne before entering the courtroom to ask her a question which stunned everyone.
Stunned
