MAV's New Initiative DAVI Launches on 26th April 2012
MAVs new initiative the Domestic Abuse and Veterinary Initiative will be launched at Glasgow University Vet School's Small Animal Hospital on Thursday 26th April 2012. A collaboration between the Links Group, OneKind, Crimestoppers, Pet Fostering Scotland and the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit. The initiative is backed by OneKind supporter Alesha Dixon who said
“The mistreatment of animals is something that should concern all of us. Individuals who hurt and neglect animals are often likely to hurt and neglect other people. Increasingly we hear about ever more terrible cases of abuse and neglect, and it is time not only for zero tolerance towards those who harm animals, but also for more initiatives to prevent this violence in the first place.”
DAVI will see vets trained to spot the signs of abuse in both animals and their owners and encourage victims to report to the police, support services or to give information about the abusers anonymously to Crimestoppers.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS 2012
The Diamond Disco Ball Friday 2nd November, Oran Mor, Glasgow
Tickets will be on sale soon for the event of the year, the MAV Diamond Disco Ball.
Expect glitz, glitter, sparkle, dancing, and lots more.
Watch this space-more coming soon........
Contact us for bookings T. 0141 532 5816 E. admin@medicsagainstviolence.co.uk or isabel.davis@vruscotland.pnn.police.uk
Medics Against Violence: because prevention is better than cure
Every day, medics see the outcomes of violence on their operating tables, in their surgeries and in their clinics. While we do our best to repair the wounds left by violence, it’s not easy: even the best surgeons can't remove all trace of an attack, and scars may run far deeper than what is seen on the surface. We think that a lot of violence could easily be prevented, meaning a lot less victims and a lot less suffering. That's why we set up Medics Against Violence. Our aim is to prevent violence before it happens.
Be part of our award winning programme
Medics against Violence have added another award to their collection. We were delighted to win the Lord Provost of Glasgow's medal for Community Service in December 2011. Earlier in 2011 we won a Glasgow Community Champions award and in 2009 we won a Scottish Policing award for our outstanding contribution to Criminal Justice and Tackling Crime Read more
Photo courtesy of the Evening Times shows shows us collecting our Community Champion award.
Looking for new members
We are always on the look out for new members from all areas of Scotland. If you are a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic and would like more information please use our contact form and select Christine Goodall from the list of contacts.