This course examines the critical connections between animal cruelty, domestic violence, and broader patterns of violence. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the connection and taking action. By doing so, it can help break the cycle of violence and create safer spaces for victims, both human and animal, of domestic violence. Completion of this course is estimated to take 30 minutes.

Core Competencies

• Participants will develop procedural knowledge of federal, state, and local laws on the actions of law enforcement officers and the enforcement of those laws.

Core Objective

• Participants will learn about the connection between animal cruelty and domestic violence and use the knowledge and skills learned to respond to domestic violence situations.

Who Should Attend

• The course is open to anyone who has an interest to participate.

Methodologies

• Self-paced online reading  
• Videos 

Course Requirements:

• A multiple-choice exam with a score of 70% or better
• Must complete a survey to access the certificate