Georgia Legal Professionals for Animals, Inc. (GLPA) is a non-profit, mainstream animal advocacy organization comprised of volunteer professionals who care about the humane treatment of animals. Please read our Mission Statement, other links about our group and refer to our prosecutors' manual. Thank you for visiting our site and your interest in GLPA.
"How to Prosecute Animal Cruelty from Start to Finish" is our prosecutors' manual on animal cruelty prosecutions. The manual is a collective GLPA project and is copyrighted material of GLPA. The manual offers a step-by-step guide on how to prosecute such crimes including valuable tips on evidence gathering, making a solid case and issues facing investigators. The manual also sets forth the critical role played by veterinarians, and cites the relevant Georgia cruelty laws. The manual is a work in progress and will be updated and revised periodically.
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Resource for Prosecutors: Animal Cruelty and Prosecution: Opportunities for Early Response to Crime and Interpersonal Violence. PDF File. Click here to download.
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Listen to Dr. Merck's interview with Terry Gross of NPR's "Fresh Air" : http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10170093
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For a great book on how to become a citizen lobbyist and
win protective laws for animals read: Get Political for Animals and win the
Laws They Need by Julie Lewin. www.nifaa.org
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Can't attend one of our seminars? You can purchase a copy of the book we use when we present at the Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminars by clicking here . This book contains useful information for attorneys, police, judges, animal control officers, veterinarians, and others interested in learning more about how to prosecute animal cruelty in Georiga.
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Interested in being a part of GLPA? Please see our Join Now page for ways you can get involved. You do NOT have to be an attorney to join GLPA! We welcome professionals from all venues as well as animal advocates and concerned citizens.
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