School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Dr. James A. Serpell, Director
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Center for the interaction of Animals and
Society School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Dr. James A. Serpell, Director |
Third Interdisciplinary Conference on Human
Relations with Animals and the Natural World
THE CRUELTY CONNECTION:
THE LINKS BETWEEN ANIMAL ABUSE, CHILD ABUSE, AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
Saturday, November 7, 1998
8:30am - 5:30pm
The Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
39th and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104
| 8:00am | Registration & Check-in |
| 8:30 | Welcome Dean Alan M. Kelly, School of Veterinary Medicine |
| 8:35 | Opening Remarks James Serpell and Vicki Mehl |
| 8:45 | "At Home with Terror: Relations between Child Abuse, Domestic Violence,
and Animal Maltreatment" Dr. Frank Ascione, Ph.D. Read the abstract and bio |
| 9:45 | Morning Coffee |
| 10:00 | "Abuse of Family Members and Animals: The Connection and Implications"
Dr. Richard Gelles, Ph.D. Read the abstract and bio |
| 11:00 | "How Laws and Legal Professionals Can Address the Animal Cruelty-Child
Protection Link" Howard Davidson, J.D. Read the abstract and bio |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | "Abuse, Neglect, and Cruelty: Signs, Symptoms and the Veterinarian's
Role" Gary Patronek, V.M.D, Ph.D. Read the abstract and bio |
| 2:00 | Break-Out Session A |
| 3:00 | Afternoon Tea |
| 3:15 | Break-Out Session B |
| 4:15 | Synchronizing Our Efforts Q and A with Conference Faculty |
| 5:15 | Closing Remarks Jim Wilson |