In The News - Colorado
New Colorado Law Protects Animals in Domestic Volence
Governor Ritter signs Senate Bill 80 into law. The new law, which Dr. Ascione, IHAC Executive Director, provided testimony for, includes animals in civil protection orders. Read the article.
IHAC Featured in Denver Post Article
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GSSW Professor to Teach Enrichment Class on Human-Animal Bond
Ever wonder what makes relationships between people and animals so complex and powerful? Find out by enrolling in “The Human-Animal Bond: Understanding the Intricate Relationship Between People and Animals,” was taught fall 2009 at the University of Denver by Professor Philip Tedeschi, MSW, LCSW.
Tedeschi, who has taught human-animal courses at the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) for ten years, is Clinical Director of GSSW’s Institute for Human-Animal Connection. His enrichment class, which includes visits by animal-assisted therapists and their certified therapy dogs, also examines animal behavior, ethical issues and the frequent link between animal abuse and violence.
DU Graduate School of Social Work Features IHAC in Spring 2010 Magazine.
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