NACA Field Services Series: Recognizing Cruelty vs. Neglect - Balancing Resources and Enforcement

NACA Field Services Series: Recognizing Cruelty vs. Neglect - Balancing Resources and Enforcement

This course equips animal welfare professionals and related stakeholders with the skills to identify and distinguish between cruelty and neglect, assess owner intent and capacity, and determine when education, support services or enforcement is the most appropriate course of action.

By introducing entry-level investigative techniques with a community-centered approach, the course supports ethical, informed and effective decision making that improves animal outcomes while maintaining fairness and professionalism.

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Recognizing Cruelty vs. Neglect: Balancing Resources and Enforcement
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
Quiz
8 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  6/8 points to pass
8 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  6/8 points to pass
Certificate
0.00 CAWA & NACA credits  |  Certificate available
0.00 CAWA & NACA credits  |  Certificate available
Optional Course Survey 2
4 Questions
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