Referring Agencies
Interested in referring someone to B.A.R.C.? Learn why B.A.R.C.’s rehabilitative and educational curriculum may be the ideal court ordered online animal cruelty class for your needs, how to make a referral, and what the student eligibility requirements are.
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Been referred to take the B.A.R.C. course? Find necessary information about the course, such as what is needed to enroll, how to register, and computer-related requirements for taking the course.
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Interested in learning more about the B.A.R.C. course? Discover what makes B.A.R.C. unique, topics covered, and the objectives of the court ordered online animal cruelty class.
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B.A.R.C. was designed by recognized experts in criminal and civil animal law and humane education.
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Deborah Knaan, J.D.: A Deputy District Attorney with the country’s largest prosecuting agency for almost 20 years, Ms. Knaan created and headed up the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office’s first animal cruelty prosecution program, which includes 28 specially trained prosecutors.
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What Experts Say About Our Animal Cruelty Prevention Class
"It’s important that law enforcement be proactive, rather than just reactive, when it comes to preventing animal cruelty. Until now, law enforcement has lacked a vital tool that will help to reduce the likelihood that a person who has abused an animal will reoffend. The B.A.R.C. course fills a huge void and provides an opportunity to bring about positive and meaningful change."
"During my 30-plus years as a prosecutor, I reviewed and prosecuted thousands of animal cruelty cases. The majority of defendants in those cases would have greatly benefited from a program like B.A.R.C.. Educating people about the humane treatment of animals can often be much more effective, and have longer-lasting effects, than incarceration, fines, or community service."
