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Are these courses and resources free?
Most of them are. You will see the cost for a specific course when you click to enroll. If there is a cost, there will be special pricing for Humane Canada members and associates.
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Who can access these courses and resources?
Most of them are designed for professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare, sheltering and advocacy sectors. We also have resources for professionals across intersecting sectors, including prosecutors, emergency responders, social workers, veterinarians, fundraisers, lawyers, humane educators, and others.
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How do I sign up for one of these courses?
You have to create a free account using your email and set up a password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How long do I have access to these courses?
Most times you will receive lifetime access to a course, which means you can access the materials within a course (e.g., videos, templates, audio files, etc.) for a lifetime as long as you maintain access to our online learning and resource centre.
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Do I always have to sign in with my email?
Yes. For security purposes, you must log in to our online learning and resource centre using your email and password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How can I contribute a resource or course to this online learning and resource centre?
Great question! Thank you for your interest in providing resources to broaden access for Canadians. Please get in touch with our team at [email protected]
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The Bethesda House Experience
Course • 2 lessonsThis module discusses the successful co-sheltering program at Bethesda House, a pet friendly shelter in Ontario.
Free
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Legal Concerns & Ownership
Course • 38 lessonsThis 30 minute module discusses legal concerns and challenges survivors may face regarding animal ownership.
Free
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View all Categories, Pet Guardians, ACT To Keep Families Safe
Service Animals & Disability Rights
Course • 40 lessonsThis 30 minute module discusses how to offer support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence with service animals as well as the barriers and challenges.
Free
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Approche tenant compte des traumatismes avec animaux dans le cadre des services sociaux : Soutenir les survivants et leurs animaux
Course • 46 lessonsCe module de 30 minutes explique comment soutenir les survivants de la violence sexiste envers les animaux en adoptant une approche fondée sur le traumatisme.
Free
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Sheltering Animals Offsite
Course • 44 lessonsThis 30 minute module discusses the different models for offsite animal safekeeping programs and the considerations for each of the models.
Free
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View all Categories, Community Programs and Services, The Violence Link, ACT To Keep Families Safe
Awareness, Engagement & Confidentiality
Course • 30 lessonsThis 30 minute module discusses the need for awareness and engagement to support survivors of GBV with animals, as well as consider confidentiality when building programs to support survivors of GBV with animals.
Free