Contact Corie Wolf at cwolf@... or (804) 786-9593 to
register or for more information.
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Attorney General's Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series: Confronting Domestic
Violence

In an effort to promote public awareness of domestic violence and the
issues faced by victims, families, and communities, the Office of the
Attorney General has launched a brown bag lunch lecture series.
Lectures throughout 2009 focus on a number of domestic violence related
topics including the impact on children and animals, the threat posed by
technology, and the response to domestic violence in the workplace. The
series is open to local prosecutors, law enforcement officers,
attorneys, court personnel, state agency representatives, advocates, and
others interested in learning more about these important topics.

Brown Bag Lecture #3: The Connection Between Domestic Violence and
Animal Cruelty

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Office of the Attorney General auditorium
900 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA 23219

According to data and study information compiled by the Humane Society
of the United States, as many as 75% of domestic violence victims report
that their intimate partners have threatened or killed family pets. In
addition, a significant percentage (18 to 48%) of female victims delay
leaving domestic violence situations out of fear for the safety of their
animals left behind. (Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence, Humane Society
of the United States,
www.hsus.org/acf/cruelty/publiced/domestic_violence_cruelty.html). This
session will focus on the connection between domestic violence and
animal cruelty, including the use of and abuse of animals to control
victims of domestic violence. Presenters will also discuss the efforts
that domestic violence programs are undertaking to increase safety for
both victims and their pets.

With Featured Speakers:
K. Michelle Welch, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney
General

Stacy Ruble, Domestic Violence Advocacy Coordinator/Grants Manager,
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

Chris Carson, Coordinator of Sexual and Domestic Violence Services, YWCA
of Richmond

To ensure space is available for all interested participants, please
register by Tuesday, August 11, 2009 to Corie Wolf at
cwolf@... or (804) 786-9593. If you have any questions,
please contact Corie Wolf at the above e-mail/phone number, or Melissa
Roberson, at (804) 692-0592, mdickert@....

We hope you will join us for this important session and will pass this
information along to others in the area who may be interested in
attending.

Corie E. Tillman Wolf
Assistant Attorney General and
Statewide Facilitator for Victims of Domestic Violence
Office of the Attorney General
900 E. Main Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 786-9593
(804) 371-0151 facsimile
cwolf@...

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