Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention
Evidence is mounting that animal abuse, frequently embedded in families scarred by domestic violence and child abuse and neglect, often predicts the potential for other violent acts. As early intervention is critical in the prevention and reduction of aggression, this boo encourages researchers and professionals to recognize animal abuse as significant problem and a human public-health issue that should be included as a curriculum topic in training. The book is an interdisciplinary sourcebook...
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Evidence is mounting that animal abuse, frequently embedded in families scarred by domestic violence and child abuse and neglect, often predicts the potential for other violent acts. As early intervention is critical in the prevention and reduction of aggression, this boo encourages researchers and professionals to recognize animal abuse as significant problem and a human public-health issue that should be included as a curriculum topic in training. The book is an interdisciplinary sourcebook of original essays that examines the relations between animal maltreatment and human interpersonal violence, expands the scope of research in this growing area, and provides practical assessment and documentation strategies to help professionals confronting violence do their jobs better by attending to these connections. This book brings together, for the first time, all of the leaders in this emerging field. They examine contemporary research and programmatic issues, encourage cross-disciplinary interactions, and describe innovative programs in the field today. The book also includes vivid first-person accounts from "survivors" whose experiences included animal maltreatment among other forms of family violence. Booknews Furthers the Latham Foundation's efforts to promote respect for life by highlighting the common cruelty underlying the three forms of violence. Contributors from around the world offer 45 perspectives, including some personal stories, on the history and development of the movement against abuse, connections between the three forms of violence, legislative and legal contexts, and examples of ameliorative endeavors. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)
ForewordxiiiPrefacexvIntroductionAnimal Cruelty and Societal Violence: A Brief Look Back from the Front3Protecting Children and Animals from Abuse: A Trans-Species Concept of Caring9EvolutionsThe Evolution of Animal Welfare as a Human Welfare Concern19Working Out the Beast: An Alternative History of Western Humaneness38The Abuse of Animals and Human Interpersonal Violence: Making the Connection50Another Weapon for Combating Family Violence: Prevention of Animal Abuse62Connections--Child AbuseAbuse of Children and Abuse of Animals: Using the Links to Inform Child Assessment and Protection83Taking Animal Abuse Seriously: A Human Services Perspective101The Link's Direct Connection to Child Protective Services109"I'll Only Help You If You Have Two Legs," or, Why Human Service Professionals Should Pay Attention to Cases Involving Cruelty to Animals120First-Person Account: Cruelty to Animals, Cruelty to Children137Connections--Domestic ViolenceAnimal Abuse and the Victims of Domestic Violence143Resistance to The Link at a Domestic Violence Shelter159Animal Abuse and Family Violence168First-Person Account: Life and Death inside the Cycles of Violence176First-Person Account: A Survivor Remembers189First-Person Account: Out of the Ashes ... A Program of Hope190Connections--Animal AbuseThe Battered Pet: Signs and Symptoms199Why The Link Is Important to Animal Care, Animal Control, and Veterinary Personnel209Should Veterinarians Tell?221Animal Abuse and Family Violence in a Rural Environment228The Veterinarian's Role in Recognizing and Reporting Abuse241A Survey of Veterinarians and a Proposal for Intervention250Initiating an Animal Abuse Reporting Policy at a Veterinary Teaching Hospital257The Relevance of Cultural Competence to the Link between Violence to Animals and People260Legislative and Legal ContextsThe Prosecutor's Role in Preventing Family Violence273The Legislator's Perspective on Preventing Family Violence288Zero Tolerance for Cruelty: An Approach to Enhancing Enforcement of State Anticruelty Laws297Treating Serious Animal Abuse as a Serious Crime306Animal Abuse and Law Enforcement316Cruelty and Abuse to Animals: A Typology328A Congressional View of the Cycle of Violence335Statewide Commission Created for Cross-Reporting Legislation338ApplicationsThe Challenge of Trying to Promote Kindness to Animals in a Violent Society343How to Build a Successful Community Coalition351Starting and Sustaining Effective Community Coalitions361Green Chimneys: We Give Troubled Children the Gift of Giving367The Role of Animals in the Emotional and Moral Development of Children380Forget Me Not Farm: Teaching Gentleness with Gardens and Animals to Children from Violent Homes and Communities393People and Animals Learning: The PAL Program410Kids and Critters: An Intervention to Violence424Animal-Assisted Therapy for Sexually Abused Adolescent Females: The Program at Crossroads433Making Respect Part of the Curriculum443ConclusionsHow to Heal the Sickness? Cherish Women, Children, and Animals453Recommendations463Contributors467Index475
\ BooknewsFurthers the Latham Foundation's efforts to promote respect for life by highlighting the common cruelty underlying the three forms of violence. Contributors from around the world offer 45 perspectives, including some personal stories, on the history and development of the movement against abuse, connections between the three forms of violence, legislative and legal contexts, and examples of ameliorative endeavors. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)\ \
