Lecture ServicesAreas of special knowledge: The Link Lewis has delivered lectures about The Link between violence against people and animals to audiences from New York City to Newport Oregon. In 1996, Lewis developed the Domestic Violence Assistance Program, widely used around the nation, DVAP provides emergency foster care for animals belonging to victims of domestic violence allowing them mobility to leave an abusive environment. Lewis, and FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit, Special Agent in Charge James Fitzgerald addressed delivered a lecture on this topic at of conference of the New York Bar Association. Agent Fitzgerald has also appeared on Kimball’s popular talk radio shows where The Link was a feature topic Investigations: Lewis has presented one, two and three day workshops and large and small animal abuse investigation technique to various law enforcement and animal welfare/protection organizations around the US. His presentations are informative and captivating. Classes include evidence gathering, photographic evidence, search and seizure, animal forfeiture law, how to make the media work for you, the Henneke Body Condition Score System, post seizure care and rehab, funding and donations for high profile cases, does and don’ts, suspect interview procedure, usage of outside agencies and volunteers, vicarious liability mitigation relating to abuse investigation and much more. These workshops are strongly recommended to law enforcement agencies who’s duties include abuse and neglect investigations, animal welfare and protection organization and attorney’s who represent the above agencies and organizations
Pictured left to right, United States Congressman Peter DeFazio, District Attorney Douglas Harcleroad, Domestic Violence Survivor Tamara Barnes, Kimball Lewis, Eugene Police Captain Roy Brown and Eugene Police Commander Becky Hanson listen as Cascade Management CEO Kimball Lewis (center) unveils the Domestic Violence Assistance Program or DVAP. DVAP was created by Lewis as a program where any woman in crisis as a result of violence may bring any species of animal from a horse to a hamster to the program for free care until the victim can get back on her feet. Recognizing that animals are often used as a leverage mechanism in the cycle of violence, Lewis created the DVAP Program in 1996. Since then, DVAP programs have been established around the United States, Canada and other regions Community Development/Relations Lewis has taken several failing organizations and developed them into leading agencies in their communities. Lewis will teach you how to garner public support through proactive community involvement with immediate and long-term results. Media relations include how cultivate a bond of trust and a working relationship with members of the press. When to send the press release, who to create a press release that will be read and responded to and, most important, how to make lemonade out of lemons. Lewis will teach your organization how to maximize your visibility and positive impact on your community.
Cascade Management Group C.E.O. Kimball Lewis, left, takes a break to visit with Governor John Kitzhaber at Lewis’ home during the filming of several public service announcements in August. This is the fourth time that Lewis and Oregon’s Governor have teamed up to produce TV segments geared toward educating the public about violence. Also in the photo is Red, a 12-year-old quarter horse belonging to Lewis. Fundraising: Lewis will teach your organization how to realize the most benefit from your time and energy. Why burn out working on several small fundraising ventures when you can capitalize on key activities that will have broad community appeal and elevate your community presence at the same time. Lewis will show you step by step, how to implement successful fundraisers quickly and easily while avoiding some of today’s big mistakes made by many non-profits Animal Control and Protection: For any agency or organization charged with protecting animals and/or enforcing animal regulations, Lewis will show you to avoid today’s most common mistakes and public relations disasters. As the former director of three very successful animal control programs, Lewis teaches agencies how to turn one of their communities most difficult programs into a positive mechanism of good will and animal protection. Lewis brings a modern-age "Community Policing" philosophy to animal control and protection. Mitigating liability, citizen complaints and officer burn out are just a few critical tools you will walk away from this class with. Increasing community support and eliminating citizen complaints about your department or division means your chief; board or city/county administrators will support your program ands you retain better officers and staff. Lewis will show you how to reduce liability and increase public trust Officer Safety and Today’s As a Special Agent in Oregon, appointed by Governor John Kitzhaber, Lewis was called on to address and eliminate some of the regions toughest and most high profile animal crimes. Blood Sports, Satanic and Occult Activities involving animal sacrifice and mutilation, and many other high profile crimes can cause burn out and lead to officer safety concerns. In April of 2000, Lewis arrived home to find his companion and best friend, a seven year old German Shepherd shot through the head and hanging from a tree in front of his home. Lewis will share his personal experience about this tragedy and how he could have avoided this with a few simple precautions.
Killing of dog shocks nation: Pictured above, Kimball Lewis and his companion Donner head out to investigate an animal abuse case in this 1997 photo taken by Register Guard Photographer Chris Pietch. Donner was a frequent visitor to schools where he was used to educate children about violence against people and animals. On April 12, 2000 Lewis found Donner shot through the head and hung from a tree in the front yard of his residence near Bend, Oregon. It is speculated that the crime was in retaliation against Lewis for his high profile work against animal abuse. Staff and Board Relations One of the most difficult challenges facing today’s non- profit organizations is staff, management and board relations. Lewis will show each group how to tear down those walls that divide each group and what role each team must play in building trust and accomplishing the common goals and desires of the organization. We will teach you how to rid your organization of that "isolationist" attitude that plagues so many of today’s non-profit organizations. This fun and exciting presentation will leave the board and staff with a better understanding and respect for each others role and needs and defuse past tensions that has kept your organization from reaching its maximum potential. You will leave with a clear understanding of what duties the staff, management and board must fulfill and what areas and boundaries each group must honor.
Accomplished Director Joins Humane Society of Central Oregon - click here for full story Eliminating "Other" Organization Conflict In today’s world, many non-profits compete for dollars, public recognition and even staff resources. Lewis will teach your organization how to co-exist with that neighboring competitor or other organization. You may choose to bring both organizations to the table were we will teach you how to co-exist to your benefit and not with negative public perception and detriment. Neighboring humane societies are a prime example of funding and "turf" wars that only erode the public trust. We will bring conflicting organizations to the table and show you how to live in harmony and with enhanced success. We will defuse those turf wars and eliminate the negative press associated with these activities. If you are plagued by a neighboring organization that is causing you intentional public relations woes, we will teach you how to overcome and conquer your detractors and rise above their strategy of negative publicity Developing and Implementing Short and Long Range Goals (for profit and non profit organizations) We will teach management and board teams how to construct reasonable short and long-term goals and how to obtain them. The creation of a one, two and five year plan is critical for obtaining grants and public monies. Your future success and growth depends on your ability to plan. We will review your goals and help you map out an achievable plan that brings managed growth and success to your organization Compassion Fatigue-Motivational Workshop You care about your work and you care for the people you serve. In today’s high impact, critical incident environment, many staff members, officers and agents are asked to perform beyond the limit of normal human emotion. Understanding why you feel the way you do and realizing that there are others who share your feelings is important. From the humane society euthanasia technician, animal abuse and neglect investigator, field officer or any public servant who constantly gives to their community and the citizens who live there, have either experienced or will experience burn out and/or compassion fatigue. This informative, motivational and fun workshop will recharge your emotional, spiritual and physical self to hit the street with a renewed sense of feeling and dedication. We will help you understand conflict resolution that pertains to your particular environment. Organizations and agencies charged with saving human and animal life are especially subject to compassion fatigue and burnout. We will give you the tools to understand the dynamics of the people you are helping and the ones that seem beyond help. We will help you to regain the critical knowledge that everyone is an individual so that you can avoid the dangers of lumping the public into one category. Booking Dates and General Information: Booking a workshop:
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