The Linkage Between Violence to Animal & People

This webinar will explain the research and theories behind the linkage of violence to animals and people. Investigation and prosecution strategies on handling Link crimes will be discussed, as well as: understanding the importance of pets in American households and how they can become targets of abuse; the psychological impact of animal abuse on children; including animal protection in your multi-disciplinary team to better prevent, investigate and cross-report all forms of abuse; talking to maltreated children about animals; and practical tips on how to help abused families with pets.