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SUMMARY:APA 15th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference
DESCRIPTION:APA Members: $75General Registration: $100The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys\, in partnership with the Animal Legal Defense Fund\, will host the 15th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference in the Portland Metro Area (Vancouver\, WA) on November 4-6\, 2026.The goal of this training is to provide prosecutors\, law enforcement\, and allied professionals with the requisite skills to strengthen links between the criminal justice system and the community by protecting our most vulnerable victims and to enhance prosecutors' ability to successfully identify and prosecute animal cruelty and animal fighting cases.This conference is intended for prosecutors\, law enforcement and animal control officers\, veterinarians and related disciplines involved in the prosecution of animal cruelty crimes. Due to space restrictions\, those not meeting this criteria will be contacted by APA and a full refund will be issued.Conference Venue & HotelAC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront333 W. Columbia Way\, Vancouver\, WA 98660Group Rate: $199 USD per night Last day to book: Sat.\, October 3rd\, 2026Booking link: 15th Annual Animal Cruelty Conference\nGroup Code: CES91QNOTE for Faculty: APA will be making your reservation and covering room nights. \nScholarship Opportunity for Traveling AttendeesIntroducing the April Demanss Scholarship Opportunity for traveling attendees. In honor of our beloved colleague and friend\, April Demanss\, whose joy\, positivity\, and dedication to this work touched everyone around her\, we are proud to announce a scholarship opportunity bearing her name.The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is funding the April Demanss Scholarships to help offset travel expenses for those attending the 15th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference. It is only fitting that a scholarship honoring April helps bring more passionate advocates to the table. April believed in showing up\, for the animals\, for the mission\, and for each other. We hope this scholarship in her memory makes it a little easier for more people to do just that.Scholarships are available to qualifying: Prosecutors Law enforcement and animal control officers Veterinarians and related disciplines involved in the prosecution of animal cruelty crimesAward amounts:$500 for recipients who fly$300 for recipients who drive(Reimbursed with receipts after the conference)
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APA Members: \;$75
General Registration: \;$100
The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys\, in partnership with the Animal Legal Defense Fund\, will host the 15th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference in the Portland Metro Area (Vancouver\, WA) on November 4-6\, 2026.
The goal of this training is to provide prosecutors\, law enforcement\, and allied professionals with the requisite skills to strengthen links between the criminal justice system and the community by protecting our most vulnerable victims and to enhance prosecutors'\; ability to successfully identify and prosecute animal cruelty and animal fighting cases.
This conference is intended for prosecutors\, law enforcement and animal control officers\, veterinarians and related disciplines involved in the prosecution of animal cruelty crimes. Due to space restrictions\, those not meeting this criteria will be contacted by APA and a full refund will be issued.
Conference Venue &\; Hotel
AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront
333 W. Columbia Way\, Vancouver\, WA 98660
Group Rate: \;$199 USD per night \;
Last day to book: Sat.\, October 3rd\, 2026
Booking link: \;15th Annual Animal Cruelty Conference
Group Code: CES91Q
NOTE for Faculty: APA will be making your reservation and covering room nights. \;
Scholarship Opportunity for Traveling Attendees
Introducing the April Demanss Scholarship Opportunity for traveling attendees. \;
In honor of our beloved colleague and friend\, April Demanss\, whose joy\, positivity\, and dedication to this work touched everyone around her\, we are proud to announce a scholarship opportunity bearing her name.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is funding the April Demanss Scholarships to help offset travel expenses for those attending the 15th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference. It is only fitting that a scholarship honoring April helps bring more passionate advocates to the table. April believed in showing up\, for the animals\, for the mission\, and for each other. We hope this scholarship in her memory makes it a little easier for more people to do just that.
Scholarships are available to qualifying:
&bull\; Prosecutors
&bull\; Law enforcement and animal control officers
&bull\; Veterinarians and related disciplines involved in the prosecution of animal cruelty crimes
Award amounts:
$500 for recipients who fly
$300 for recipients who drive
(Reimbursed with receipts after the conference)
LOCATION:333 West Columbia Way Vancouver WA 98660
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URL:https://members.apainc.org/events/Details/apa-15th-national-animal-cruelty-prosecution-conference-1726596?sourceTypeId=Hub
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