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HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response is a national all-volunteer, non-profit, crisis response organization with specially trained and certified handler/canine teams. Emergency responders call upon HOPE AACR teams to provide comfort and support to people affected by disasters, usually in the recovery phase.  Scientific evidence has shown animals are a positive factor in helping people cope with traumatic events.  HOPE AACR teams are educated to be effective and professional while working in stressful, unpredictable environments.