The Links Group
Since 2001, the Links Group team has been at the forefront of raising awareness about the link between the abuse of people and animals in the UK. Each year, the Links Group trains thousands of professionals, including veterinary teams, animal welfare teams and human welfare professionals. This is a short collection of BSAVA resources tracking the progress of the Links Group.
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The Links Group
Protecting animals, protecting people – The Links Veterinary Training Initiative Second Series 
Many of us in practice have gained experience through the old mantra of ‘See one, do one, teach one’, turning to a colleague who’s been there and done that. However, that could prove trickier when the case in question raises concerns about a potential non-accidental injury to the animal presented or worries that the people in the room – client or colleagues – may be experiencing abuse. Where can you turn for advice and support on the actual ‘do’ part? Dr Andrea Lynch the Strategic Delivery Lead for The Links Group explains…
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The Links Group
The Links Veterinary Training Initiative Non-accidental injury and suspected abuse of animals and people 
The Links Group, supported by the BSAVA, is hosting a series of multiagency training days for all members of the veterinary team to help practices know how to recognize signs of abuse in animals, people and staff, and what to do – and not to do – next. Dr Andrea Lynch, of the Links Group considers these difficult situations.
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Companion interview
Animals caught up in domestic abuse nightmares 
Mary Wakeham is the Founder and Chief Executive of Refuge4Pets, a charity providing foster care for the companion animals owned by victim survivors escaping domestic abuse in Devon and Cornwall. She also carries out sociological research into the circumstances in which people and pets are subjected to physical and emotional abuse at the hands of their own family members. She told John Bonner how her findings shed new light into the dark corners where the perpetrators use animals as tools to help them exert coercive control over their victims.
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