Advances in research and medicine have shown excess stress to be harmful to those who experience it, and, unfortunately, youth are not exempt from its negative effects. Regardless of location or demographics, some high school students experience high levels of stress stemming from mental health issues, difficult home lives, or other factors. School Resource Officer Nick Stetzer is passionate about his opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of the students (and faculty) at Wausau East High School—where he was once a student—and, since October 2017, his therapy dog, Badge, has joined SRO Stetzer in his efforts.