One Health Domestic Violence Workshop

ONE HEALTH AND ANIMAL WELFARE AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE WORKSHOP

When?

September 26, 2023, 8am-5pm

Where?

Lisbon Congress Centre, Portugal

What?

One Health Domestic Violence Workshop

For Who?

All related occupations. See Below

We invite you to attend this amazing free registration workshop for veterinarians, veterinary team members, social services, domestic violence groups, prosecutors, and victim support services.

Topics to be covered:

Recognizing the link between animal abuse and domestic violence
Recognizing signs of animal abuse related to domestic violence and management within the veterinary practice
Understanding risk factors for pets and people in domestic violence
Understanding the role of the veterinary community in pet programs for domestic violence cases
Understanding international perspectives in developing pet response programs
Learning how to implement a pet response program

Agenda
7:30-8:00	Registration, Continental breakfast
8:00-9:45	Welcome: Opening Remarks The Link Between Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence Risk Factors and Barriers Managing Suspected Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence in Veterinary Practice Recognition of abuse related to domestic violence Client discussions and management Dr. Melinda Merck, Veterinary Forensics Consulting, USA
9:45-10:00	Break
10:00-11:45	Domestic Violence Pet Response Plans: UK Perspective Dogs Trust Freedom Project Links Group Pet Fostering sub-group Links Group: Veterinary Undergraduate Training / Links Veterinary Training Initiative Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons: Code of Professional Conduct Animal Welfare Act Dr. Paula Boyden: Veterinary Director, Dogs Trust; Chair, The Links Group, UK
11:45-13:00	Lunch with Presentation: Forensic Psychology of Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty (45 min) Insight into those that commit domestic violence and animal cruelty Mauro Paulino, Consultant Forensic Psychologist at National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
13:00-14:45	Domestic Violence Pet Response Plans: USA Perspective Animal Safety Net Program Legal and Prosecution Considerations for Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty Cases Opportunities for Legal and Prosecution Efforts Madeline Bernstein: President SPCA Los Angeles, former New York Animal Cruelty Prosecutor, USA
14:45-15:00	Break
15:00-15:45	Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence: Portugal Perspective Beliefs and attitudes of Portuguese veterinarians about violence against animals and humans Dr. Anabela Santos Moreira, Veterinary Forensic Toxicologist, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Lisbon, Portugal Bridging the gaps: perspectives from a prosecutor on investigating Crimes and protecting victims Dra. Eunice Marcelino, Prosecutor, Lisbon, Portugal
15:45-16:15	The Journey to the Purple Leash Project: Dr. Emily Cross
16:15-17:00	Panel Discussion: Implementation of Programs Q&A All speakers