Virtual Learning

What is Domestic Abuse?

Jill Caldwell, Chief Executive Officer at Endeavour Project, a Community Domestic Abuse Service talks about the scale of domestic abuse in the UK, various forms domestic abuse takes, signs to watch out for and how to respond. Jill also explores some of the myths around domestic abuse.

Animal Abuse as a Strategy of Coercive Control

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Dr Mary Wakeham, Chief Executive Officer at Refuge4Pets, talks about the human-animal bond as well as the dynamics and implications of animal abuse in the context of domestic abuse. Mary summarises aspects of her research and introduces practical tools for professionals supporting victim-survivors of domestic abuse.

  • Download the officially adapted Power and Control Wheel here
  • Download the officially adapted Abuse of Animals Wheel here

Support for People & Pets

Amy Hyde, National Lifeline Service Manager at Cats Protection talks about support for people and their pets escaping domestic abuse. Amy discusses the options available, risk factors to consider and specialist domestic abuse animal fostering services in the UK.