REGISTRATION FORM Nebraska Humane Society Investigating Animal Abuse A correlation between animal abuse, family violence and other forms of community violence has been established. Name _________________________________________ Agency _________________________________________ Agency Address _________________________________________ Agency Telephone The Nebraska Humane Society is hosting a seminar—a must for anyone involved in investigating or prosecuting animal cruelty cases. Investigating Animal Abuse A Seminar hosted by: Nebraska Humane Society Animal Legal Defense Fund ___________________________________ Fax Number __________________________________ Email Address ______________________________________ Learn about key topics that will help you be successful in your investigation and prosecution of animal neglect cases. Registration and Tuition Fee: $25.00—manual included You may pay for this program by filling out this form and sending to Kristie Biodrowski –NHS 8929 Fort Omaha, NE 68134 or go to NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY 8929 Fort Omaha, NE 68134 Phone: 402-905-3425 www.nehumanesociety.org www.nehumanesociety.org/seminarregistration April 17th 2015 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm Martin Tower Ballroom 2nd floor 408 Pierce Sioux City, IA 51101 Recognizing and Responding to Animal Cruelty T he Animal Legal Defense Fund is the preeminent organization supporting law students, attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement, and legislators. If you are putting your legal expertise to work on behalf of animals—or would like to learn how—ALDF has everything L aw enforcement officials are often called to investigate complaints of animal cruelty. Officers know what to do with two-legged victims, but what about our four-legged friends? ALDF Attorney, Diane Balkin, will talk about important factors for all law enforcement officials to know:  The link between animal cruelty and domestic violence.  Costs involved in Potential Defenses you need to get started. The Nebraska Humane Society is the largest humane society in the state of Nebraska, serving Omaha and Sarpy County. Humane society NHS Veterinarian, Dr. Steven White and Field Director Kristie Biodrowski will also present.  Nebraska state cruelty statutes—what is required and necessary care?  How to put your investigative skills to use when dealing with animals  What are the red flags of abuse and neglect animal control officers responded to over 40,000 animal control calls in 2013 and the shelter handles approximately 25,000 animals per year. NHS Employees speak and present at national conferences on animal welfare. Register today for the low price of $ 25- manual included Registration Contact: Kristie Biodrowski 402.905.3425 [email protected]