About This Tutorial
This tutorial has been developed specifically for Animal Abuse Investigators and their clients and is designed to allow for self-instruction or group in-service training. Each section includes learning objectives, narrative, case studies, and a self-quiz.

Topics include:
  • Understanding the dynamics of domestic violence
  • Understanding characteristics of both perpetrators and victims
  • Understanding the link between animals and domestic violence
  • Understanding the impact of domestic violence on animals
  • Assessing and overcoming rural barriers to assistance
  • The role of Animal Abuse Investigators in identifying victims of domestic violence
  • Instruction in how to assess domestic violence in clients
  • Instruction on how to access domestic violence resources.
  • References/Resources

This tutorial is also available in the form of a training manual. To purchase these and other materials, please contact the Institute for Family Violence Studies at (850) 644-6303.