Animals in Domestic Abuse
Gavin Fraser-Gosling
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Charity and Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £200 plus travel expenses if the event is not in Dorset or Hampshire.
- Category:
- Charity
- Updated:
- 27th May 2025
- Tagged:
- Domestic Abuse/Violence | Animal Welfare | Charities
Where animals live with families experiencing domestic abuse, very sadly they often become a target by the abuser. Partly this is because of the ability of the abuser to dominate the vulnerable members of the household, animals included, but also as a weapon against human members of the family. An adult victim of domestic abuse will often remain with their abuser for the sake of their beloved animals. For children, threats of harm to a pet can be used to silence them when they are abused. Few charitable organisations exist to support victims, but one, the Pet Refuge Project, does just that. I set this charity up to help fill the gap.
This talk is about the journey in creating the Pet Refuge Project, but also gives facts, figures and the science behind this shocking phenomenon. But it also gives hope - with ways we can all work together to combat domestic abuse, especially when animals are included.
Views: 28 | Enquiries: 0About Gavin Fraser-Gosling
I am an academic and professional working in the field of human-animal interaction, and give a variety of talks very loosely based on that. I trained originally as a lawyer and now focus heavily on animal welfare law, but my interest in the animal-human bond is much wider than this.
I am particularly interested in the relationship between animals and humans over time, and focus heavily on ancient history, such as Egypt and Rome.
For the last few years I have been doing a significant amount of work with charities, some of which I personally manage, others I am a trustee for. The main gist of the work is animal welfare, and so my charity work has involved me in general rescue, domestic abuse services, and the world of documentaries!
As a lawyer and a teacher I have developed a flair for public speaking over the years, and wish to bring the world of anthrozoology (the study of the relationship between animals and humans) to the world!
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