Investigating and prosecuting cases of animal cruelty can be complex due to the fact that the victim is a living, sentient being and an extended team of qualified people is needed.

There are various organizations throughout the United States that offer training in animal cruelty, animal forensics, crime scene investigation and evidence collection, etc.

Below are links to a few courses, webinars and forms:

• ASPCA Professional

Animal Cruelty Resource Library: Webinars and Forms

• University of Missouri

National Animal Cruelty Investigations School

• NACA: National Animal Control Association

NACA 100 Training Academy

• Wisconsin

Humane Officer Training and Continuing Education

• Veterinary Forensics

This website has links to other references, books and resources.

Veterinary: Forms for eveidence collection

• University of Florida

ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Sciences Program

• NDAA: National District Attorneys Association

National Center for Prosecution of Animal Abuse: Training and Webinars

• APA: Association of Prosecuting Attorneys

Animal Cruelty and Animal Fighting

• ALDF: Animal Legal Defense Fund

Criminal Justice Program