Dr Samantha Pickles

Momentum is building since Dave and I spoke about this at @APDAWG1. More people are becoming aware of the @ARC_WG and the promise to build on the sexual offences report by @Naturewatch_org. #Collaboration #StepUpNotBack #TheLink #AnimalAbuse #DomesticAbuse

Animal Related Crime Working Group socials: @ARC_WG arcwg-uk.bsky.social

@_doctorchris Oh my! I hope they can find family members. Can’t begin to imagine how they might feel.

"A search has been launched for the families of two women killed 90 years ago in the Jigsaw Murders, after their skulls were rediscovered in a university storeroom" bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

@uniofbeds Come to our #Luton campus to meet our #forensic team - and their friends! 🪰 💀

Welcome to everyone joining us for our #OpenDay today! 👋 Take a look at the event guides below to see the industry talks & subject sessions taking place and more 👇 📍Luton: beds.ac.uk/luton-guide 📍Bedford: beds.ac.uk/bedford-guide

Come to our #Luton campus to meet us - and our friends! 🪰 💀

Open Day @uniofbeds with demos from all departments, including @Beds_SLS! #CareerPoweredEducation #STEM #forensics #students

Great to spend time with colleagues @Beds_SLS at @BedsUni_Academy for #BedsConf24. Looking forward to a full day of developments. #teaching #learning #teachtheteachers #collaboration

“We know those who harm animals also harm people and, if we apply that knowledge to safeguarding strategies, we can reduce overall violent crime. By protecting animals, we can make people safer too.” Great to meet up with @JessBrownFuller yesterday to talk about #VAWG prevention

RT @PolicingInsight: A new campaign by the Naturewatch Foundation is highlighting the link between those who abuse animals and their use of…

Pleased to have been nominated for this. There are various categories if you want to add your nominations the closing date is Friday 26th and the prize can help animals too. Link here benefactgroup.com/charity-heroes…

We are award winners! We are thrilled to announce that we have won the Animals and Environment category award! Thank you to the Charity Awards for this honour, and to our supporters who make all of our work possible. We couldn't do it without you. #CharityAwards @Charity_Awards

Always an honour to be invited to speak on #AnimalForensics and #TheLinks. Sincere thanks to @UK_AFI, @uniofbeds, and @CharterForSci to be able to raise important #safeguarding issues and the work of @ARC_WG. #Collaboration #StepUpNotBack #FireInvestigation #Forensics #TheLink

93% of police forces in England and Wales now offer advice on pet abuse in DA thanks to @Naturewatch_org ‘Protect animals. Protect people.’ campaign- just @ASPolice @LancsPolice @WMPolice @WestYorksPolice to go ! Coercive control. Ask about animals. #BreakingTheLink together

Finally, a first 5 year jail term for animal abuse. It’s been a long time coming since ⁦⁦@annaturley⁩ first tried to increase sentencing levels in 2016 but still good to see. news.sky.com/story/dr-death…

Acknowledging how attitudes toward animals are intertwined with those toward women can help improve prevention and intervention strategies for sexual violence. ✅✅✅ #BreakingTheLink theconversation.com/studying-viole…

Animals interrupting wildlife photographers - a thread 🧵 1. A curious fox by Dan Dinu

Kilo of cocaine found alongside animal cruelty crime. Investigate one, and so often find another. But only if you look. itv.com/news/wales/202…

Delighted that our Forensic Science courses have been #accredited by @CharterForSci and our Forensic Science & Criminology courses have received formal recognition! The #team were commended upon their #LearningCommunity and inclusion of industry #standards and #practices.

@lilmissmorfett This is very exciting! Well done! 👏 How do I get a signed copy…?! 🤓

Wohooo, the pre-order link to my book is now live. If it doesn't work just yet, type in the title. Eeek 🥰 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D1CQ81BL

On #StephenLawrenceDay, we honour the memory of a young life taken too soon. Last year, the @uniofbeds welcomed @DLawrenceOBE for an inspiring lecture: beds.ac.uk/news/2023/octo… 👈