Identifying and Understanding Animal Cruelty and Neglect - Section 2

This course will guide attendees through understanding the difference between the two primary types of animal cruelty – malicious cruelty and neglect. Using definitions, examples of current laws, and lived experience, the instructor will help the attendees understand the spectrum of emotional reaction as well the where the law lies. Attendees will also learn about the types of information that might be needed if they suspect cruelty has taken place and how to gather it for their ACOs. 

Learning Objectives: 
1. Recognize the range of emotional responses in cruelty cases and how they align with legal boundaries
2. Understand what information is essential for Animal Control Officers and how to obtain it effectively 

Presenter
Jace Huggins, Chief of Humane Law Enforcement, San Diego Humane Society

Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit effective 10/14/25 - 10/14/27 in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. Complete the quiz to earn continuing education credit.

This version of the presentation was created for government organizations whose staff cannot access YouTube. 

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