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Vital Subjects: The Intersections of Animal Abuse, Interpersonal Violence, and Child Abuse

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Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Online

This Vital Subjects webinar is designed to educate participants about the unique challenges faced by victims who have pets; the correlation between animal abuse, interpersonal violence, and child abuse; and the importance of providing safe havens for both humans and their pets. The webinar will highlight the critical role that pet shelters, such as Noah's Animal House (a 2019 CNN Top Ten Hero), play in supporting survivors of interpersonal violence. This training is ideal for professionals working in domestic violence shelters, animal welfare organizations, child advocacy centers, social services, and law enforcement. 

This webinar is part of the Vital Subjects series. This series will address topics that are critical to the victim services field across the country. 

Date Created: September 26, 2025