APDAWG Presents: The Link Between Domestic & Animal Abuse

---

From awareness to action: delivering practical solutions to protect people & animals

The link between domestic abuse & animal abuse is now widely recognised — but recognition alone is not enough. The focus must now move towards action.

This session will bring together experts across the legal, safeguarding, domestic abuse & animal welfare sectors to explore the practical solutions needed to strengthen responses & ensure effective protections are available for victims, families & animals.

The discussion will explore practical solutions to improve responses to domestic & animal abuse — considering how law, policy & practice can work together to strengthen safeguarding, improve interventions & deliver better protection for both people & animals.

Speaker line-up includes: 

• Christina Warner (Ruby’s Law)
• Annette Bramley (Holly’s Mum/Holly's Law)
• The Links Group
• Dr Yasmin Amar (Vet & campaigner)
• Lucinda Glenny (Campaigner & survivor)
• Charlotte Budd (The Wholeness Project)

NOTE: This meeting will be followed by drinks, food & networking at a nearby venue, generously sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance.