Showing 121-130 of 360
-
Psychology and Sentencing: Mental Health Evaluations for Animal Cruelty Offenders
Like other violent crimes, animal cruelty offenses are often tied to underlying mental health issues. In order to rehabilitate offenders and protect future victims, those underlying issues must be addressed. Unfortunately, this crucial sentencing component is often overlooked by legislators and courts. -
How to Advocate for Animals With or Without a Law Degree: Community Organizing for Farmed Animals
Farmed animals are exploited at alarming rates, with over nine billion farmed land animals slaughtered in the U.S. every year. Join Senior Staff Attorney Cristina Stella as she provides attendees with an inside look at how legal advocacy and grassroots advocacy work together to create positive change on behalf of farmed animals. -
New Kentucky Law Allows Veterinarians to Report Animal Cruelty
Kentucky has amended its law prohibiting veterinarians from reporting suspected animal cruelty. Advocates worked for years to change this law, which had good intentions regarding personal privacy but unintended consequences for animal victims of abuse.July 9, 2020 Animal Law Update -
2020 Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship Recipients
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships are awarded to law student members of our student chapters based upon demonstrated commitment to the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission, “to advance the interests and protect the lives of animals through the legal system.”June 23, 2020 Student Chapters -
Spotlight: Abbey Barr
Abbey Barr is a 2020 recipient of the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Advancement in Animal Law Scholarship.June 23, 2020 Student Chapter Spotlight -
Spotlight: Mary-Bailey Frank
Mary-Bailey Frank is a 2020 recipient of the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Advancement in Animal Law Scholarship.June 23, 2020 Student Chapter Spotlight -
Spotlight: Hannah Richerson
Hannah Richerson is a 2020 recipient of the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Advancement in Animal Law Scholarship.June 23, 2020 Student Chapter Spotlight -
Spotlight: Mary K. Walsh
Mary K. Walsh is a 2020 recipient of the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Advancement in Animal Law Scholarship.June 23, 2020 Student Chapter Spotlight -
Farmed Animal Cruelty Prosecution Guides Feedback
Help us improve farmed animal prosecution guides by filling out and submitting this form. -
How to Advocate for Animals With or Without a Law Degree: Volunteer Opportunities
Do you want to change the world for animals but are not sure where to begin? Join Pro Bono Program Director Tom Linney as he discusses fun and meaningful ways that each of us can volunteer in our communities to make a difference for animals.
