Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for Animal Abuse Investigators

This online tutorial was developed specifically for those who work in the field of animal services. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the effects of domestic violence on animals as both victims and perpetrators. The heart of the manual teaches professionals to spot the signs of abuse, how to ask a potential victim about abuse, and how to refer victims to the proper agencies for services.