Free Training: Animal Abuse as a Strategy of Coercive Control ============================================================= This training is **free** and applicable to anyone working with victim-survivors of domestic abuse (adults, children and animals). Course Title: Animal Abuse as a Strategy of Coercive Control Date & Time: 2nd May 10:00 – 12:30 Location: Online Microsoft Teams Areas covered in the session: - The significance of the human-animal bond to victim-survivors of domestic abuse - The dynamics and impact of animal abuse in the context of domestic abuse - Animal welfare legislation – whose responsibility is it? Our duty of care - Safety planning for the whole family - Useful links to articles, resources, local and national organisations This session will be delivered with  [Links Group](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thelinksgroup.org.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csafeguardingadultsboardsecure-mailbox%40devon.gov.uk%7Ccb69d011481340a9953608dc65fee4d0%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638497392636566654%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uHrTofYblvawJxi0UhfhEwkY3x9mANPHK2PWAjZT7io%3D&reserved=0). To book onto this session please email directly and she will send you the joining info. Spaces are limited.