Supporting children with therapy animals: human-animal interactions for children survivors of domestic violence and child maltreatment

Part Three: June 2nd, 2021 at 3:00pm- 4:30pm EST (12:00pm - 1:30pm PST)

In part 3, of this webinar series, the presenter will explore incorporating therapy animals as greeters at child advocacy centers, police stations, prosecutor’s offices and courthouses. Additionally, the presenter will also engage attendees around the use of therapy animals during forensic interviews, medical/SANE examination, group/individual therapy, court preparation; and during courtroom testimony.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the benefits and challenges of incorporating therapy animals with child survivors, including the difference between therapy animals, service animals, and assistance animals.
• Understanding the dos and don’ts of placing therapy animals as greeters, forensic interviews, medical examinations, therapy, court preparation and courtroom testimony.
• Understanding potential legal objections to incorporating therapy animals with child survivors.

Presenters:

• Allie Phillips, Animal Protection & Human-Animal Interaction Attorney Founder & CEO, Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T)

Facilitators:

• Wendy Mota, Program Manager, Children & Youth Program, Futures Without Violence

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