Family Violence and Animal Cruelty

How Prosecuting Animal Abuse Can Save Lives

Presented by the ISBA Animal Law Section 

Thursday, December 12, 2024
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

2.0 hrs. CLE

About the event 

Join the ISBA Animal Law Section for a 2-hour virtual CLE on December 12, 2024, on the connection between animal cruelty and domestic violence. There is a significant correlation between intimate partner violence and violence against animals. Victims will often refuse to leave out of fear that their beloved pet would be harmed, and not having a safe place that will shelter them both. Largely because of this important link, The National Sheriffs’ Association formed an animal cruelty committee, and acts of animal abuse are now tracked alongside felony crimes like arson, assault, and homicide in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s criminal database.

Topics to be covered:
• Animal abuse as an indicator for future violence
• Connection between intimate partner violence and animal crimes
• Interagency collaboration for safer communities

Speakers:
Erin Aiello, Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Who might enjoy this

This presentation will be of interest Animal Law practitioners and advocates as well as students interested in entering the animal law field. This presentation will also be of interest to those who practice in family and criminal law.

Pricing

Law Student Rate: Free
Prosecutors, Government & Non-profit Attorneys: Free
Animal Law & Bankruptcy Section Member Rate: $35
ISBA Member: $45
Non-Member: $75

Program link
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