April 12, 2012 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT
Topic: The Psychological Aspects of Maltreated Animals
Presenter: Franklin D. McMillan, DVM, DACVIM, Director of Well-Being Studies at Best Friends Animal Society
The physical aspects of abuse and neglect in animals are relatively well characterized – they can be seen outwardly in the form of body condition and physical scars. But researchers in child abuse now consider the psychological and emotional consequences of abuse and neglect to be more damaging, and last for much longer, than the physical consequences. And yet in both children and animals, the physical aspects of abuse provoke the greatest outrage and attention among the scientific as well as the general community. What is known about the psychological effects of abuse and neglect in animals? Can the effects be readily recognized? How damaging is it? How is it treated? Is this the reason some animals “snap” and become suddenly violent? Equally important, are there psychological factors that increase the chances of being abused, that is, do certain psychological traits place an animal at risk for abuse? This knowledge may permit intervention that prevents, rather than treats, abuse and neglect of animals.
May 24, 2012 - 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT
Topic: Common Issues Law Enforcement and Prosecutors Confront When Investigating and Litigating “Puppy Mill Cases”
Presenter: Scott Heiser, Esq., Animal Legal Defense Fund
This one hour talk will cover a host of factual and legal issues attendant to any puppy mill case, including: (a) an overview of the USDA’s regulatory impact on these types of cases; (b) a discussion of the unique issues that must be addressed in drafting state court search warrant affidavits; (c) an outline of the key components of a thorough investigation; (d) a review of the enforcement and charging options that exist outside of the animal cruelty code; and (e) an overview of the issues attendant to the pre-trial transfer of ownership of the victim animals.
Continuing Legal Education Credits
The Virginia State Bar has certified these webinars for 1 CLE credit. After the live webinar, you may request a Uniform Certificate of Attendance from NDAA to be submitted to your state bar for continuing legal education credits. You must be on the webinar for the full hour and must have your browser open to only the webinar (you cannot have any other screen open, including a screen to take notes) otherwise we cannot verify your participation. Upon request, NDAA will verify your participation and send you the appropriate forms. Please email NCPAA for this document.
Other webinars from our partners at ASPCA
Check out two free anti-cruelty online courses on Combating Dogfighting and Investigating Animal Abuse for Law Enforcement offered by our partner at ASPCA.
