ABOUT US
Dr. Amber Marchione, MS, LMHC, EAP, PhD
Amber is a Licensed Therapist and has spent much of the last 10 years studying the animal and human bond and treating victims of violent crime in her psychotherapy practice. She founded the South Florida Link Coalition to help to close the gap in the prevention of family violence in south Florida by addressing its link to animal cruelty.
The South Florida Link Coalition is a multi-disciplinary collaboration of organizations in the fields of child-welfare, victim services, human services, animal-welfare, law, law-enforcement, veterinary medicine, medical care, and more.
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There are several dedicated partners who work with the South Florida Link Coalition. This includes:
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Palm Beach County Victim Services
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue and Animal Hospital
Big Dog Ranch Rescue
Boynton Beach Police Department
Children's Services Council
Aid to Victim's of Domestic Abuse Inc
Jewish Family Services
Center for Family Services
Office of the State Attorney Dave Aronberg
Florida Department of Children and Families
Lake Clarke Shore Police Department
PBC School Police
Spay and Neuter Alliance of the Treasure Coast
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