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Webinar – 5/5/20 – Large-Animal Cruelty Cases: Unique Considerations for Investigating Non-Companion Animal Neglect – NACA – Justine Clearinghouse

May 5, 2020 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT

Animal cruelty cases involving farm animals present unique challenges for investigators and animal care professionals. This webinar will provide a brief overview of how animal cruelty laws apply to these cases, and how to assess whether there is a violation. Specifically, it will discuss basic standards of care, assessing physical and living conditions, and common conditions/causes. We will conclude with special considerations for this type of cruelty seizure, to include ongoing care, resources and case management.

The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse was established by the National Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers information on the realities of animal abuse and to promote their proactive involvement in the enforcement of animal abuse laws in their communities. Through our partners, the Center will serve as an information clearinghouse and forum for law enforcement on the growing problem of animal abuse and its link to other types of crimes, including violence against humans. The Center also promotes officer safety in officer-dog encounters through continuing education and training.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

Presenters:

Audra Houghton began working with animals more than 25 years ago, during which time she has filled several roles from veterinary technician to dog trainer and K9 handler. In early 2008, she entered the animal welfare field and found her true passion. She served as both a Cruelty Investigator and a supervisor of a highly effective Animal Crimes Investigations unit in San Antonio, Texas where she gained extensive experience investigating misdemeanor and felony criminal cases involving a wide range of species. During that time she led and participated in several task forces in Texas to address animal fighting, abuse and neglect. In 2016, she became the Director of Operations at a non-profit Animal Care and Control shelter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she served on the Philadelphia Mayor’s Animal Advisory Committee, the Philadelphia No-Kill Coalition steering committee, and served as the interim Executive Director in 2018. She has a talent for overseeing large seizures and field operations and finds being able to support communities and their pets in crisis both challenging and rewarding. She joined HSUS in December of 2018 where she serves as the Director of the Operations arm of the Animal Rescue Team. Here, she oversees the dedicated, hardworking team responsible for the field response and readiness, sheltering, and volunteer program aspects of ART.

Website Page: https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/large-animal-cruelty-cases-unique-considerations-for-investigating-non-companion-animal-neglect/