Heather Rand

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

Rocking a new cap this weekend🤟
@UBSSW

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

@800273TALK @FCC You matter ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

RIP to a true legend @FrankieBanali

[Fact @Fact]

The world is going to judge you, no matter what you do. So live your life the way you want to.

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

Nature vs. nurture, and/or a trauma history. All of which would be important to consider when identifying red flags and working with an individual. #macrosw

[Center for Veterinary Social Work @vetsocialwork]

While a significant number of serial killers do have acts of animal cruelty in their history, a child abusing animals doesn’t mean they’re going to become a murderer. However, it is a red flag something is going on and needs to be addressed. #MacroSW

[Megan Krebs @krebs_megan]

#MacroSW
A3) Abuse is abuse and we need to intervene in our professional role as social workers. Animal abuse can be an indicator for domestic violence. Domestic violence can be an indicator for animal abuse.

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

Q3: Homes where children are victims of child abuse have also been shown to have increased incidents of animal cruelty. CPS workers can reach a large population of at-risk families and provide information, guidance and interventions related to animal cruelty. #macroSW

[Alexis Farugia, MSW (She/Her/Hers) @AlexisFUBSSW]

A3: PART 1 As exemplified by this chat, many people think of their pets as a part of the family but there is a gap in legal representation; laws vary by state and some are far behind in addressing violence against animals. #MacroSW

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

Q3: Information on animal cruelty awareness and prevention should be included in all mandated offender accountability programs and anger management services, since criminal behavior and domestic violence are often linked to animal cruelty. #macroSW

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

Q3:One way to intervene on a larger scale is to educate the public and make as many as possible aware of the signs and symptoms of animal abuse and maltreatment. This can lead to greater identification of animals at-risk and in need and intervention #MacroSW #coloradolinkproject

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

I worry how the increase in unemployment due to #COVID19 which is also related to higher rates of suicide will impact those working in animal related professions #macrosw

[Center for Veterinary Social Work @vetsocialwork]

#MacroSW A lot of folks don't realize how high the rates of substance abuse and suicide are for animal related professions

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

Q2: Many children's services caseworkers see a strong link between child abuse, domestic violence and animal cruelty. Often, workers respond to homes where action must be taken to protect the health and safety of the animals in the home as well as the children. #macroSW

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

Q2: It is important for agencies to support staff and clients that have service animals. Agencies must make a clear statement that supports an individual's right to have their service animal present with them. #macroSW

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

Q2: Working in the human services field places many workers at risk for secondary traumatic stress or compassion fatigue. Often, case workers feel their animals are a tremendous emotional support and source of happiness when they are feeling sad or overwhelmed. #macroSW

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

My mother was a nurse in a nursing home for 25 years. The best part of the day for so many residents was when the administrator's dogs would come in for a visit #macroSW

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

@alexeking My dog Chuck looks just like the dog in this picture, made me smile :)

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

@AnnaPer72254792 @KimCorrie6 We actually have a fish too. He is the quiet one, so I forgot to mention the little guy ;)

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

My son loves to play lacrosse with our golden retriever. She has really helped him improve his moves 😊 During a period of social isolation for school-aged children, it has been a added emotional support for him as well! #macroSW

[Heather Rand @HeatherRand3]

Our family has two cats and three dogs. Our fur babies include Ginger, Luke, Leia, Chuck and Rosie. They provide emotional support, motivation for increased social activities and a general source of happiness and pleasure. #macroSW