State's Attorney Kim Foxx gave Hatty her official badge Tuesday morning. As a member of the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Unit, Hatty's job will be comforting child victims as they navigate the criminal justice system.

\"A trauma-informed approach begins with understanding the physical, social, and emotional impact of trauma on the individual,\" the office tweeted. \"We are proud to have a resource like Hatty to provide a source of comfort for victims as they navigate this difficult process.\"

Hatty is 2 years old and was trained by inmates at a prison in southwestern Illinois. She stood on her hind legs and placed her paw on a law book as an oath was administered Tuesday. 

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