Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse: The Cruel Connection

Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse: The Cruel Connection

Saturday, April 24, 2004

An educational program for Veterinarians & Staff, Law Enforcement, and Domestic Violence Service Providers.

Sponsored by
Illinois Health Cares Coalition
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
East Central Illinois Police Training Project, Mobile Training Unit 12

One in four women will be the victim of domestic violence at some point in her lifetime.
In 85% of the households where domestic violence occurs, an animal is also abused.

Veterinarians are uniquely positioned to recognize signs of animal abuse, child abuse and domestic violence yet receive no training in these areas. "Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse: The Cruel Connection" is designed specifically for veterinarians, animal control officers, animal shelter workers, and law enforcement agents as well as domestic violence service providers.

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This groundbreaking conference will discuss animal abuse, the dynamics of domestic violence as well as how to approach this sensitive topic with a potential victim. Participants will be taught what kinds of injuries in veterinary patients are consistent with intentional abuse as well as what laws exist to protect our patients, clients and ourselves. A humane investigations officer and former Chicago police officer will present an inside look at investigations.

Program agenda * Registration Fees and Refunds *
Directions * Planning Committee

This training is approved for 5.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians through the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. CEUs are also available for social workers.

Register online with a credit card for a $10 discount (for Veterinarians, Veterinary Staff, and Animal Care Workers only). Register by April 16, 2004, to avoid a $10 late fee.
Questions? Contact: Judy Mewes, U of I College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 217/333-2907
Fax: 217/333-4628
E-mail: jmewes@uiuc.edu

Program agenda

8:30 a

Sign in and registration

9:15 a

Greeting and Announcements

9:30 a

Domestic Violence 101
Doug McMeyer, A Woman's Fund

10:30 a

Break

10:40 a

Intersecting Lives: Animals and Human Violence
Gene Mueller, DVM, MPH, President of The Anti-Cruelty Society

11:40 a

Preliminary Investigations and Case Review
Mike Roach, Animal Investigator, The Anti-Cruelty Society

12:40 p

Lunch (provided in Atrium)

1:45 p

Warning Signs and How to Make an Intervention
Kendra Adams, RN, SANE, Carle Foundation Hospital

2:45 p

Break

2:55 p

Cracking Down on Animal Abuse/Domestic Violence through Cruelty Laws
Ledy VanKavage, Esq., JD, Director, Midwest Government Affairs, ASPCA, Co-founder of the Metro East Humane Society, Illinois Animal Welfare Federation and Operation (SPOT) Stop Pet Overpopulation Today

3:55 p

Questions, Closing and Evaluations

4:30 p

Adjourn

Registration Fees and Refunds
Fees include tuition, refreshments, lunch, and educational materials.

Registration fees (must be received by Friday, April 16):
* $60 for Veterinarians and Social Workers registering by mail; $50 for Veterinarians and Social Workers registering online
* $30 for Veterinary Staff and Animal Care Workers registering by mail; $20 for Veterinary Staff and Animal Care Workers registering online
* $10 for Veterinary Students and Domestic Violence Service Providers--MUST REGISTER BY MAIL, but this $10 fee will be refunded upon completion of training
* Law Enforcement registration will be covered by a grant through the Illinois Health Cares Coalition.

Early registration is encouraged as space is limited, and we will have to discontinue registration once we have reached capacity. There will be an additional $10 late fee for registration after Friday, April 16. Participants can register the day of the conference, April 24, at 8:30 am. A refund will be given if cancellation is received by Friday, April 16. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows will not be reimbursed.

If special circumstances prevent you from paying for this conference, please call Teresa Miles at A Woman's Fund at 217/384-4462 ext. 26. Scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis.

Directions
The College of Veterinary Medicine is located at 2001 South Lincoln Avenue in Urbana, Illinois, 140 miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 miles northeast of St. Louis. From Interstate 74, take the Lincoln Avenue exit south and travel about 3.1 miles until you reach the college on the southeast corner of the University’s main campus. Free parking in Lot F27.

Planning Committee
Rhonda Schulman, DVM, DACVIM; Donna Pforr RN, BSN, Edm; Michele Watson; Sgt. Joan Fiesta; Robert Palinkas, M.D.; Candy Branigan; Teresa Miles, LPN; Angela Russell, RN, BSN; Edra Scofield, MBA

Funding for this material was provided through the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority. The views and statements expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority.

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