Animal abuse often occurs before or alongside the abuse of people. This is known as the Violence Link. In a social system that is over taxed and underfunded, the sector marginalizes animal welfare even though evidence shows there is greater benefit in acting holistically, thereby providing better support for victims and reducing the vulnerability of animals and people.
The Canadian Violence Link Conference is an innovative, ground-breaking event that examines the link between interpersonal abuse and animal abuse, looking at the vulnerabilities in both populations and how they intersect. This biennial conference brings together criminal justice system stakeholders that work to prevent and address violence against people or animals for cross-sectoral training on how to collaborate and stop the cycle of violence.
What to Expect
The National Violence Link Conference is an opportunity for stakeholders whose work intersects the Violence Link to gather, learn and network. You will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Violence Link and learn about the latest trends and intervention strategies designed to end the cycle of violence. This two-day conference will feature interactive, engaging sessions where you can network with professionals in your region, learn how to break down silos and build important relationships that will assist you in your day to day work.
Learning and Networking Opportunities
- Skills to examine the correlation between human vulnerability and animal vulnerability
- An understanding of the root causes of animal abuse and its connection to interpersonal and societal violence
- An ability to identify the indicators of interpersonal violence and the steps to responding
- An ability to identify the indicators of animal abuse and the steps to investigation and prosecution of these crimes
- The opportunity to create new networks and relationship that will enhance your work toward ending violence
- The opportunity to explore community-level partnerships and collaborations
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