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Owens House officials and facility dog Gallant highlight services for Columbiana children
Summary
Owens House board member Jennifer Neiman reported that 28 Columbiana children received forensic interviews in 2025 and that the Columbiana office provides forensic interviews, counseling and school-based body-safety education; facility dog handler Tanya Willingham described Gallant’s role supporting children during interviews and court appearances.
Representatives from Owens House, a child advocacy center with operations in Columbiana, briefed the council on local services and outcomes and brought their facility dog, Gallant, for an in‑chamber introduction.
Jennifer Neiman, vice president of the Owens House board, told the council that 28 Columbiana children received forensic interviews at Owens House during calendar year 2025. She said the Columbiana-based…
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