The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse: How the Veterinary Community Can Help

Course overview

This webinar will feature Nicole Forsyth, President & CEO of RedRover, a national non-profit organization that brings animals from crisis to care and strengthens the bond between people and pets. Nicole will discuss the effort to create more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters to help people and animals in crisis. The documented link between animal abuse and inter partner violence (IPV) means that veterinarians are increasingly being called upon to respond to suspected animal abuse as an indicator of other violence in the household. This webinar will also address the role of veterinarians in responding to domestic violence and IPV, and how veterinarians and animal health professionals can help address this issue in their communities.