Ahimsa House

Outreach Services Program

Training and cross-training for a wide range of human services and animal protection agencies

Human services and animal protection agencies, and the public

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About this program

Direct outreach to the public to raise awareness about this issue, including speaking at meetings of civic organizations, setting up information booths at community festivals and workplace health fairs, and placing information brochures and posters in veterinary clinics and other strategic locations across the state

Consultation to prosecutors on cases involving co-occurring animal cruelty and domestic violence, including expert witness services

A directory of programs of this type elsewhere

Participating in interdisciplinary conferences and meetings, such as Domestic Violence Task Forces, to keep the issue of animal abuse in domestic violence "at the table"

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What does the Outreach Services Program include?

Training and cross-training for a wide range of human services and animal protection agencies; direct outreach to the public to raise awareness about this issue; consultation to prosecutors on cases involving co-occurring animal cruelty and domestic violence, including expert witness services; a directory of programs of this type elsewhere; and participating in interdisciplinary conferences and meetings, such as Domestic Violence Task Forces.

Where are Ahimsa House services available?

Ahimsa House services are available anywhere in Georgia and all services are completely free of charge.

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Human services and animal protection agencies, and the public

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