RT Article
T1 Preparing veterinarians to respond to animal victims: identifying and documenting physical harm
JF Animals as crime victims
SP 237
OP 253
A1 Smith-Blackmore, Martha
A1 Segurson, Sheila
A2 Segurson, Sheila
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1939022363
AB Representation of animal victims of maltreatment in the legal process can be improved by the regular inclusion of veterinarians in the investigatory and medico-legal processes, provided veterinarians receive training on recognizing and documenting abuse and neglect. Education should cover evidence management, the judicial process, and providing expert testimony. There must also be resources provided to support the delivery of forensic exams. Legislation or regulations to require a minimum level of training in this area could be sought and enforced by state licensing boards. General practitioners may perform forensic necropsies and form expert opinions. Veterinarians should be available to assist the prosecution and defense teams alike as well as work in civil settings for potential veterinary malpractice cases and other types of torts affecting animals.
NO Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 250-253
SN 9781802209877
K1 Veterinary forensics
K1 Animal maltreatment
K1 Animal cruelty
K1 Expert witnesses
K1 Criminal investigations
K1 Training
DO 10.4337/9781802209884.00024