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2019 Animal Abuse & Domestic Violence: The Link & The Escalation of Violence - Animal Abuse Investigations Associated with Interpersonal Violence


Total Credits: 1.0 including 0.0 Ethics CLE, 1.0 CLE

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Categories:
Animal Abuse |  Domestic Violence
Faculty:
Nancy Bradley, DVM |  Heather Krimm
Duration:
52 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
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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.
 

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Faculty

Nancy Bradley, DVM's Profile

Nancy Bradley, DVM Related Seminars and Products

Dr.


Nancy Bradley-Siemens, DVM, MNM, MS

Dr. Bradley-Siemens is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Shelter Medicine in the Pathology and Population Management Department, Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Glendale, AZ. Dr Bradley received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science from Colorado State University (1990) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in (1993). She has Masters’ degrees in Nonprofit Management from Regis University (2006) and Veterinary Forensics University of Florida (2017). Dr Bradley has worked in private practice and emergency medicine. She entered shelter medicine working in both government and nonprofit animal shelters. Dr Bradley held Chief Veterinarian and Medical Director Positions during her tenure as a shelter veterinarian. Dr Bradley was also a reserve police officer for over 12 years, acting in the capacity of a patrol officer and an investigator specializing in animal abuse cases. As a shelter veterinarian given Dr. Bradley’s law enforcement affiliations she was and continues to be actively involved with animal cruelty investigations and active as a forensic veterinarian. She currently teaches Veterinary Forensic Medicine to third year veterinary students, which is one of only a few forensic courses taught to veterinary students in North America. She has given lectures regarding veterinary forensics nationally to veterinarians, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel. Dr Bradley is a member and a former Board member of the International Veterinary Forensic Science Association and a full member in the American Academy of Forensic Science. Dr Bradley consults and has served as an expert witness on numerous occasions.


Heather Krimm's Profile

Heather Krimm Related Seminars and Products

Phoenix Police Department Animal Investigations


Heather has been an animal cruelty detective with the City of Phoenix Police Department for three years.  Prior to being a detective, she was a patrol officer and responded to many animal cruelty calls in the City of Phoenix.  While a patrol officer, she became a animal cruelty liaison, which entailed assisting officers with investigations with animals.  Heather has also assisted with presentations to various agencies on the importance of investigating animal cruelty cases.  Heather is a certified Emergency Animal Medical Technician with the Arizona Humane Society and a certified animal cruelty investigator with Code 3 Associates/Colorado State University.  She has also attended multiple training sessions, including basic equine investigations and sex crimes against animals.  Heather has been interviewed several times by the media about cases she investigated as well as made a couple of appearances on Animal Planet's "Animal Cops Phoenix" show, with the Arizona Humane Society EAMT's investigating animal cruelty incidents.