When Animal Abuse Links to Family Violence: Strategies for Safety
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Off Campus
Community, Faculty, Staff, Students
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
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Location Information
Ottawa County Family Justice Center, Multi-Purpose Room 12240 Fillmore St, West Olive MI 49460
Contact Information
Tags
domesticviolenceawareness healthandwellbeing nursing sexualassaultawarenessmonth socialwork
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This event was added to the calendar by Heather Alberda (alberdhe@gvsu.edu) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 and was last updated on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12:53 p.m.
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