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• Child abuse or child maltreatment is physical, sexual, or psychological

maltreatment or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or other

caregiver. Child abuse may include any act or failure to act by a parent or other

caregiver that results in actual or potential harm to a child, and can occur in a

child's home, or in the organizations, schools or communities the child

interacts with.

C.A.L.I. has been trained as an investigative tool to provide affection, emotional

support, and comfort which will be utilized in the following:

• Interviews of children who are victims of physical/sexual abuse/ sex trafficking

• Interviews of children who have witnessed a crime where there has been a loss

of life, serious injury, or domestic violence to a family member.

• Hasbro Children’s Hospital’s Aubin Center medical examinations

• Forensic interviews

• Judicial testimony

The Therapy Dog continues to be utilized in the community and is routinely called

upon for the following:

• Children’s Hospital visits

• Nursing Homes

• Schools

• Public events

Initial funding for C.A.L.I. was generously provided by a private donor to the Aubin

Center at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Yearly cost for food, grooming and veterinary

services are split between the Cranston Police Department and Hasbro Children’s

Hospital.

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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2020