Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Session: Compassion Fatigue at the Intersection of Human and Animal Welfare
Debbie Stoewen is a veterinarian and social worker with a PhD in epidemiology. She has a strong belief in the need for, and value of, interdisciplinary approaches to enhance the health and welfare of humans and animals. She has presented on the link between animal abuse and human-directed violence at schools of social work and veterinary medicine as well as agencies and conferences, and was a member of HAV-Link, a coalition that promoted an integrated response to family violence with cross-training and cross-reporting of humane societies and child welfare services. As Pets Plus Us’ Director of Veterinary Services she offers a continuing education program which includes the topic of compassion fatigue for those working in animal health and welfare. She is committed to advancing the health and welfare of people and animals at the intersections of industry, academia, and civic society.
Website: petsplusus.com