Edinburgh Vets' Survey on NAI and Animal Abuse

Did you know we run an online course with Virtual College to help health professionals recognise and understand problems with pets which might flag deeper issues within the family? Its free to complete and online here: https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/courses/safeguarding-courses/understanding-animal-welfare

It's important that we continue working to understand between animal abuse and human violence.

“We can only make a difference and break the cycle of animal cruelty and human violence through collaborative work with key professionals.” - Gilly Mendes Ferreira Scottish SPCA on vets' experiences of NAI and .

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Violence against animals and violence against people are not distinct and separate problems. Rather, they are part of a larger pattern of violent crimes that often co-exist. Research shows a significant correlation between animal cruelty and crimes of domestic violence, the physical and sexual abuse of children, sexual assault and other violent crimes.

This emerging concept that looks at the relationship between violence against animals and people is commonly known as the violence link and has evolved to encompass prevention and intervention practices to reduce vulnerability in animals and humans.

Our second Canadian Violence Link Conference will highlight the latest research and promising new practices to advance the criminal justice and social service responses to the violence link, bringing together the field’s leading experts in the areas of law, enforcement, behaviour, interpersonal violence, veterinary medicine and social services.

Enjoy discounted registration fees and enter into a draw to win fantastic prizes when you register early.

https://clc.humanecanada.ca/registration

Hello Vets'! We still need your help to explore non-accidental injuries and other forms of animal abuse in companion animals. Could you please complete this online survey and share the link? Thanks
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Vets’ Experiences of Non-Accidental Injuries and Abuse in Companion Animals Survey Online survey BOS

Violence against animals and violence against people are not distinct and separate problems. Rather, they are part of a larger pattern of violent crimes that often co-exist. Research shows a significant correlation between animal cruelty and crimes of domestic violence, the physical and sexual abuse of children, sexual assault and other violent crimes.

This emerging concept that looks at the relationship between violence against animals and people is commonly known as the violence link and has evolved to encompass prevention and intervention practices to reduce vulnerability in animals and humans.

Our second Canadian Violence Link Conference will highlight the latest research and promising new practices to advance the criminal justice and social service responses to the violence link, bringing together the field’s leading experts in the areas of law, enforcement, behaviour, interpersonal violence, veterinary medicine and social services.

Enjoy discounted registration fees and enter into a draw to win fantastic prizes when you register early.

https://clc.humanecanada.ca/registration

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Vets and friends of vets - we we need your help! Fill in and share our vital survey exploring the importance of vets' experiences of non-accidental injury and in companion animals. Scottish SPCA The Links Group Dogs Trust

Vets’ Experiences of Non-Accidental Injuries and Abuse in Companion Animals Survey Online survey BOS

We are working closely with Scottish SPCA, Dogs Trust, and The Links Group to learn more about vets' experiences of NAI and animal abuse in companion animals, as well as the link between animal and human violence.

Help us do so by filling in and share the survey below ⬇️

Vets’ Experiences of Non-Accidental Injuries and Abuse in Companion Animals Survey

“We would be grateful if all qualified veterinary surgeons could help us with this study so that we can have an up to date overview of this challenging area of veterinary medicine..." - Paula Boyden (Veterinary Director Dogs Trust) https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/vets-needed-for-animal-abuse-survey/ …

Vets needed for animal abuse survey “We would be grateful if all qualified veterinary surgeons could help us with this study so that we can have an up to date overview of this challenging area...

Hello! We are exploring Vet's experiences of Non-Accidental Injuries and Abuse in companion animals. This project is a collaboration between The University of Edinburgh, Scottish SPCA, The Links Group and Dogs Trust. Please, if you are a qualified vet fill in the survey and share the link. Thanks! https://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/vets-experiences-of-non-accidental-injuries-and-abuseThankshttps://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/vets-experiences-of-non-accidental-injuries-and-abusehttps://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/vets-experiences-of-non-accidental-injuries-and-abusehttps://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/vets-experiences-of-non-accidental-injuries-and-abuse

A new survey into non-accidental injury, and other forms of abuse, has been launched by The Links Group in association with Dogs Trust, the Scottish SPCA and the University of Edinburgh.

Paula Boyden, who is veterinary director at Dogs Trust and chairman of The Links Group, said: “We would be grateful if all qualified veterinary surgeons could help us with this study so that we can have an up to date overview of this challenging area of veterinary medicine and find ways to support both the profession and the humans and animals involved.”

You can complete the survey here: https://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/vets-experiences-of-non-accidental-injuries-and-abuse

The University of Edinburgh is carrying out vital work with Scottish SPCA, DogsTrust, and The Links Group, to identify vets' experiences of non-accidental Injuries & animal abuse in companion animals.

Help us share and fill in the survey here ⬇️

Vets’ Experiences of Non-Accidental Injuries and Abuse in Companion Animals Survey Online survey BOS