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2019 Animal Abuse & Domestic Violence: The Link & The Escalation of Violence - Arizona Humane Society Emergency Animal Medical Technicians

Total Credits: 1.0 including 0.0 Ethics CLE, 1.0 CLE

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Categories:
Animal Abuse |  Domestic Violence
Faculty:
Ruthie Jesus
Duration:
47 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
License:
Never expires.

Description

Join us for a one-day multi-disciplinary training focusing on the investigation and prosecution of animal abuse, in addition to the link between animal abuse and domestic violence.
 
Did you know?
  • Every 10 seconds an animal in the United States is abused
  • One million animals are abused or killed each year in connection with domestic violence
  • 76% of animal abusers also abuse a family member
  • 48% of domestic violence victims will not leave their abuser for fear of what will happen to their pet
  • 70% of people charged with animal cruelty were known by police for other violent behavior, including homicide
Prosecutors, paralegals, victim advocates, law enforcement, veterinarians, and anyone else working with animal abuse and/or domestic violence cases are encouraged to view this training.
 

Handouts

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY EMERGENCY ANIMAL MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (9.8 MB) Available after Purchase

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Field Ops Supervisor

AZ Humane Society

Ruthie Jesus is the Field Operations Supervisor at the Arizona Humane Society (AHS).  She is also an Emergency Animal Medical Technician (EAMT) and a certified Animal Cruelty Investigator through Colorado State University.  Ruthie graduated with honors from Arizona Culinary Institute and spent 7 years as a chef at the Phoenician.  She began at AHS as a foster volunteer and eventually joined the staff as an adoption counselor.  Ruthie has now been with AHS for 8 years and with the field department for 6 ½ years.  The Field Team currently contracts with nine cities in Maricopa County to assist and support police agencies in the investigation and successful prosecution of animal crimes.  Last year, the team responded to more than 7400 calls for animal cruelty and neglect.

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