NCOVAA is an independent collective of local, state, & national organizations that focus on animal cruelty and its relationship to other forms of violence.
The National Coalition On Violence Against Animals was established as an independent collective of local, state, and national organizations and advocates that focus on animal cruelty and its relationship to other forms of violence. NCOVAA builds upon the hard work of each individual member and member organization, accelerating their momentum by bringing together all the elements to achieve a natio
nal multidisciplinary coordination of efforts. NCOVAA facilitates cooperation across organizations in ongoing and new efforts both to end animal abuse and to increase understanding that it occurs in the general context of violence in society. NCOVAA provides a forum for key national, state and local organizations and professionals to positively promote national policies, strategies, practices and guidelines
While members and member organizations may have differing perspectives and differing opinions on the specifics of implementing national initiatives, we will always aspire to have a group understanding. The Coalition will have no problem finding consensus on major goals to end animal cruelty in our nation.
09/27/2022
Training opportunity:
Register NOW for the 23rd annual Animal Protection & Wellness Expo at www.APAWexpo.org
Join us at Hotel Avalon in Alpharetta, GA on Oct 21 & 22, 2022
Hosted by the TheAnimalProtectionSociety.org and the Georgia Animal Control Association
Live, in person, 2 day, back to back courses for Judges, First Responders, Animal Control, Police, Prosecutors, Attorneys, Lawmakers, Vets, Vet Techs, Animal Shelters/Rescue/Foster, Animal trainer/behaviorist, Students, the public.
POST, CLE, LEAP and continuing education credits offered
Take advantage of early bird pricing and room discounts.
07/05/2022
TRAINING FROM Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association:
SRLEEA will be hosting a FREE Virtual training event on the Red Flags of Mass Shooters with a special emphasis on animal abusers on July 13, 2022.
You do not have to be a SRLEEA member to attend or stay the full day, just any session you may want to attend. It starts at 10:00 EST.
The Lone Wolf – Red Flags of Mass Shooters (All times are Eastern Time)
10:00 am – Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mary Ellen O’Toole - Red Flags: Pre-incident Warning Behaviors You Need to Know – Dr. O’Toole has spent her career studying the criminal mind and mass shooters. She is recognized as the FBI’s leading expert in the area of psychopathy. "I think the most important thing to point out with this kind of individual is that he did not snap this morning and decide to act out violently, these acts involve planning and thoughtfulness and strategizing in order to put the plan together so what may appear to be snap behavior is not that at all." – Dr. O’Toole
11:00 am - Animal Abuse the “Missing Link” to Preventing Mass Shooters Incidents – Phil Arkow, NLC
Popular media frequently oversimplify the common belief that “all mass murderers and serial killers started out killing animals.” While a history of animal abuse can be a risk factor for future violence, the reality is much more complex. This presentation will explore: the myths about animal cruelty’s Links with mass shooters; case studies and research findings; an objective look at how animal abuse might fit into the TRAP-18 risk assessment indicators; and challenges and recommendations for greater recognition by law enforcement, counselors, therapists, and the public into the potential predictive nature of animal abuse as a sentinel warning sign for acts of mass violence.
12:00 pm – Creating a Multidisciplinary Team – Todd R Curtis, Office of the Prosecutor, Wood County, OH
Law enforcement must build relationships across a diverse range of disciplines that encounter animal cruelty. Creating a multidisciplinary team will allow law enforcement to better understand the correlation between animal cruelty and violence and can provide them with a wealth of information to prevent future violent acts.
1:00 PM Lunch Break (Informational Videos Will Play During This Time)
1:30 pm - Animal Abuse Forensics, the hidden clues – Martha Smith-Blackmore DVM
Using forensic science in animal abuse incidents to aid in an investigation is a fairly new practice but one that is gaining traction. Since crimes against animals are a good indicator of future violent behavior towards humans, law enforcement needs to be aware of the services forensic science professionals provide them.
2:30 pm - "Social Media Investigations, a Path Forward for Operators". – Sean Underwood, Shadow Dragon
On September 20, 2014, a student at Marysville-Pilchuck high school, located just north of Seattle, began posting tweets that suggested he might harm himself and others, he then killed himself and four other students at school a month later. He did not fit the stereotype of past school shooters and many considered him a nice, normal kid; he was popular, he was social, he got along with his family, and he was part of a supportive community. But like many, “lone wolf” criminal actors have networks of associations and online activity that can provide leads or even prevent additional attacks. Mapping of online public information has become more available and reliable. Learn what tools and software are available to law enforcement
3:00 pm – Resources & Training for Law Enforcement (NLC, ALDF, APA, AWI, HSUS, ASPCA, NSA and others)
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The Lone Wolf – Red Flags of Mass Shooters. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
05/19/2021
Following this story:
A Texas man who had worked as a teacher before his arrest last month on animal cruelty charges told investigators that he “felt powerful” when he allegedly tortured his four kittens to death, according to local reports.
11/30/2020
REMINDER: THIS WEDNESDAY!!
Hey NCOVAA members! Don't forget to register for our upcoming winter meeting. We are so excited about this impressive panel!
Check out this new PEER REVIEWED publication for minimum standards and best practices for suspect animal abuse!
The examination of an animal (live or deceased) for the purposes of determining whether it is a subject of abuse requires analysis by a veterinarian. …
10/14/2020
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06/23/2020
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TWO NEW CO-CHAIRS!
Ashley Mauceri & Katie Campbell
Ashley serves as the Law Enforcement Outreach Director with the The Humane Society of the United States.
Katie serves as the Outreach Manager at RedRover.
We are so excited to welcome these co-chairs!
06/23/2020
For today’s meeting: use the SAME link you used for registration! See you at 12pm EST!
06/17/2020
Be sure to register and submit your nominations for TUESDAY’s meeting!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!! 🗓 Elections, updates, and all things
Our annual summer meeting is going virtual this year! Tuesday, June 22nd 12pm! Newsletter to follow with registration and nomination for Co-Chairs form!!!
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The National Coalition On Violence Against Animals was established as an independent collective of local, state and national organizations that focus on animal cruelty and its relationship to other forms of violence.
The NCOVAA builds upon the hard work of each individual member and member organization, accelerating their momentum by bringing together all the elements to achieve a national multidisciplinary coordination of efforts.
The NCOVAA facilitates cooperation across organizations in ongoing and new efforts both to end animal abuse and to increase understanding that it occurs in the general context of violence in society.
The NCOVAA provides a forum for key national, state and local organizations and professionals to positively promote national policies, strategies, practices and guidelines
While members and member organizations may have differing perspectives and differing opinions on the specifics of implementing national initiatives, we will always aspire to have a group understanding. The coalition will have no problem finding consensus on major goals to end animal cruelty in our nation.
Our Mission is Simple
To use our collective resources to reduce violence against animals and increase awareness of it’s link to violence against children, families, and societies, by achieving the following objectives:
Share information, knowledge, experiences, and practices.
Identify ways in which participating organizations can work together to reduce violence against animals.
Identify gaps in the current efforts to reduce violence against animals and recommend policies, programs, and research that will stimulate the reduction of violence against animals and to offer resources to meet that goal.
Speak with ONE VOICE on national issues that affect the mission of the coalition as a whole.
