Abuse and the Role of the Human-Animal Bond
Iman a. Turner
From Trials to Triumph: The Influence of Service Dogs for Children with Autism in the Family and Classroom
Dr. Ariane K. Schratter, Maryville College
Kristy B. Niemeyer, Maryville College
Social Work, Animals, and Language
Professor Cassandra Hanrahan, School of Social Work, Dalhousie University
Three View Dissection of Ethical Dilemmas in Veterinary Care
Elizabeth B. Strand, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Katherine D. Dobbs, interFace Veterinary HR Systems, LLC
Canine and Childhood Cancer: The Effects of Animal Assisted Therapy For Patients, Families and Therapy Dogs
Molly Jenkins MSW, American Humane Association
Amy McCullough MA, American Humane Association
Ashleigh Ruehrdanz BA, American Humane Association
Kevin Morris, Ph.D, American Humane Association
Connecting Hands, Hearts, Horses and Healing
Kimberly K. Henry, Mane Support
Death In The Family: Normalizing The Relationship Between Pet Owner And Pet
Cindy C. Wilson, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
F. Ellen Netting, Virginia Commonwealth University
Animal Hoarding: Co-Morbidity of Animal and Self Neglect
Jane N. Nathanson
Mediation & Collaborative Strategies: Creating a Safe Space for a Difficult Discussion
Debra A. Vey Voda-Hamilton, Hamilton Law and Mediation
Teaching Empathy and Impulse Control to At-Risk Children and Youth
Lynn Loar
Understanding Zoosexuality: Prevalence, Impact, and Links to Criminal Behavior
Jenny Edwards, Chandler Edwards
Brian A. Kiennan, MSSA, LICSW, Swedish Hospital
Speaking in Whispers: Developing and Using Subtle Communication Skills to Enhance Interactions During Animal-Assisted Mental Health Applications
Maureen MacNamara, University of Denver
Speaking in Whispers: Developing and Using Subtle Communication Skills to Enhance Interactions During Animal-Assisted Mental Health Applications
Jennifer Putney, Ph.D, Simmons College
Attachment to Caprine Companions: Implications for Social Work Practice
Lee Zasloff
Mental Health and Behavioral Correlates of Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence and Concomitant Animal Abuse
Shelby Elaine McDonald, University of Denver
Samantha Marie Brown, University of Denver
Frank R. Ascione, University of Denver
James Herbert Williams, University of Denver
Mindful Veterinary Practice
Patricia M. Dowling, DVM, MSc, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
An Exploration of Transitioning Registered Handler-Animal Therapy from the Institution to the Community
Analeah Green, Walden Univeristy
Cruelty Intervention Advocacy, a new approach to animal hoarding interventions
Allison Cardona
For Pet’s Sake: Being the animal advocate in animal-assisted interactions
Zenithson Y. Ng, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Acknowledging the Horse: Ethical Considerations in Equine-Assisted Therapy
Kelly L. O'Brien, Michigan State University
Evaluation of the Pet Loss Support Hotline: The Impact of Pet Loss on Pet Owners
Liam Rémillard
Fostering Positive Youth Development through Caring Connections
Lisa Stetar
Initial Validation of the Constructs for a Newly Created Pet Attachment Scale
Aki Sato, University of Kansas Main Campus
Todd D. Little, University of Kansas Main Campus
Sit. Stay. Heal: the Role of Animal-Assisted Therapy in a Cancer Hospital
Laura Walther-Broussard, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
The Selection and Assessment of Potential Therapy Animal Candidates: Animal Welfare and Ethical Considerations in AAI
Kirby Wycoff
Utilizing Animal-Assisted Therapy to Treat Children with Mulitple Traumas
Catherine Harm, University of Georgia