Using a One Health Lens to Guide Effective Recognition, Management and Treatment of Abuse Cases

Sunday, Oct. 19 | Greensboro

Program overview

A full-day continuing education program (7 hours of CE) on recognizing and responding to animal abuse, the links to human violence, and practical clinical and personal resilience strategies. Sessions feature veterinary, animal welfare, and forensic perspectives.

Speakers

  • Phil Arkow, National Link Coalition: The relationship between animal, child, intimate partner, and elder abuse

  • Dr. Sandra Strong, Merck Animal Health, NCVMA Animal Welfare Chair: Defining and preserving animal welfare

  • Dr. Clarissa Noureddine, ForensiVet Consulting and NCSU Adjunct Faculty: Forensic approaches, legal foundations, and chain of custody

  • Dr. Lisa Olsen, DACVECC: Triaging medicine and mental health, with applied case discussions

Schedule

  • 8:00 to 8:30 AM: Registration and breakfast

  • 8:30 to 9:00 AM: Welcome and introduction, Dr. Noureddine

  • 9:00 to 10:00 AM: Phil Arkow, The Link between animal abuse and interpersonal violence

  • 10:00 to 11:00 AM: Dr. Sandra Strong, Animal welfare and preservation

  • 11:00 to 11:15 AM: Break

  • 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM: Dr. Noureddine, Higher-level thought and legalities

  • 12:15 to 12:45 PM: Dr. Noureddine, Chain of custody for animals and evidence

  • 12:45 to 1:30 PM: Lunch

  • 1:30 to 2:30 PM: Dr. Olsen, Triaging the medicine and triaging the mind

  • 2:30 to 3:00 PM: Panel, Dr. Olsen and Dr. Noureddine, Case-based neglect, stabilization, and management

  • 3:00 to 3:30 PM: Ice cream social break

  • 3:30 to 5:00 PM: Panel, Dr. Olsen and Dr. Noureddine, Case-based non-accidental injury in pets, including blunt and sharp force trauma, head trauma, and projectile injuries

  • 5:00 PM: Closing remarks and adjourn

CE credit: 7 hours

Registration Fees

  • NCVMA Members: $70
  • Non-Members DVMs: $140 
  • Reduced rate available for RVTs and support staff with promo code

To receive the promo code, please reach out to john@ncvma.org

Target audience

Veterinarians, technicians, and support staff across North Carolina, with particular relevance for NCVMA Districts 5 and 6.

Regional focus

Counties included: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Orange, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin

Contributing sponsors

This program is made possible through the generous support of our partners:

Guilford County Animal Services and Guilford County Parks Department
Venue sponsor
Website: guilfordcountync.gov/animal-services
Phone: 336-641-3400

Joyce M. Glass, P.C.
Speaker sponsor: Phil Arkow
Email: joyce@jmgpclaw.com

Sally Said So Professional Dog Training
Breakfast sponsor
Website: sallysaidso.com
Phone: 919-427-4775

Zoetis
Lunch sponsor
Website: zoetisus.com
Phone: 888-963-8471