GVSU Well-being Events
When Animal Abuse Links to Family Violence: Strategies for Safety
Date and Time
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
Ottawa County Family Justice Center, Multi-Purpose Room 12240 Fillmore St, West Olive MI 49460
Description
Research shows a strong link between animal abuse and family violence. Professionals working with children, survivors, and families often encounter pets used as tools of control. Understanding this connection strengthens safety planning and intervention.
- Recognize warning signs
- Support families with pets in crisis
- Strengthen cross-agency collaboration
- Improve investigation and prosecution approaches
This training has been approved by the NASW-Michigan Chapter for 1.5 synchronous General social work CEs: Approval Number 20260429-CA-RAEV.
Cost: $45.00
This event also appears on the main events calendar tagged as domesticviolenceawareness, healthandwellbeing, nursing, sexualassaultawarenessmonth, and socialwork.
Information
For more information, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-animal-abuse-links-to-family-violence-strategies-for-safety-registration-1984329374576?aff=oddtdtcreator