Violence in Animal Cruelty Offenders

Hoffer, Tia A.; Hargreaves-Cormany, Holly; Muirhead, Yvonne; Meloy, J. Reid

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-91038-3

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“…However, Arluke et al (1999) reported that a general deviance theory-in which animal abuse is part of a constellation of behaviors committed by individuals who are more likely to commit other forms of deviance which can precede or follow the animal cruelty incident-is a more prevalent scenario. This has been supported by other studies, most notably by the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (Hoffer et al 2018).…”

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“Humane Criminology”: An Inclusive Victimology Protecting Animals and People

Arkow¹

2021

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To those who primarily associate the word “humane” with “humane society”, its connection to criminology might appear to be unrelated. The origins of “humane” and “humane society” are complex and primarily reflect an abiding interest in human and societal welfare rather than animal welfare. Consequently, the origins and evolution of the current American association of humane societies with animal protection—as contrasted to its British association with rescuing victims of drowning—remain shrouded in mystery. A new focus that returns to the original roots of “humane” describing the implications of animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect as cause for human and societal concern due to their potential as sentinel indicators and predictors of interpersonal violence, rather than a strict focus on animals’ welfare or their alleged “rights”, holds great promise for advancing legislation and community programming that improves the well-being of human and non-human animal species and the prevention of crime.

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“…Children's committing animal abuse may be an indication of the child abuse they have suffered as well as an indicator of future deviant behavior (Hoffer et al 2018).…”

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“Humane Criminology”: An Inclusive Victimology Protecting Animals and People

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2021

Social Sciences

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“…They can be vital members of an individual’s support system and facilitators to foster social capital, trust, civic participation and a sense of safety and community (Wood, Martin, Christian, Houghton, & Kawachi, 2017 ). The relationships between humans and animals in a household may mirror the status of the health and safety of the people in that family (Hoffer, Hargreaves-Cormany, Muirhead & Meloy, 2018 ).…”

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Human–Animal Relationships and Social Work: Opportunities Beyond the Veterinary Environment

Arkow

2020

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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A species-spanning approach that incorporates clients' relationships with their companion animals into family genograms, schools of social work curricula, continuing education, interviews, assessments, and interventions offers increased career opportunities, professional and personal growth and development, and a more comprehensive resolution of clients' issues, social justice concerns, and the prevention of family violence. This article identifies six reasons why social workers should be cognizant of human-animal relationships and introduces nine ways, with action steps, in which social workers can include these relationships into training and practice outside the more developed field of veterinary social work. These venues include: agencies working in child protection and child sexual abuse; children's advocacy centers and courthouse facility dogs; animal shelters; domestic violence shelters; public policy advocacy; clinical practice; agencies working with older and disabled populations; veterinary sentinels for intimate partner violence; and pet support services for homeless populations. Such attention to the human-animal bond can utilize social workers' problem-solving skills to improve delivery of services, identify clients' risk and resiliency factors, enhance social and environmental justice, expand academic inquiry, and increase attention to all of the vulnerable members of families and communities.

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“…in pursuit of a goal, also known as predatory aggression). This is potentially important as different socio-cognitive processes and/or developmental pathways may underlie the two different forms of aggression (see Hoffer et al, 2018).…”

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A Qualitative Study of Children’s Accounts of Cruelty to Animals: Uncovering the Roles of Trauma, Exposure to Violence, and Attachment

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Williams

2020

J Interpers Violence

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Childhood animal cruelty (CAC) is a risk for later interpersonal violence and a red flag for other forms of violence in the household, yet very few studies have spoken to children directly about their cruelty to animals. Animal Guardians (AG) is a humane education program run by the Scottish SPCA for children of age 5 to 12 years who have been cruel to animals or deemed at-risk. This research investigated how children referred to AG spoke about their experiences of animal cruelty and factors surrounding it. Research consent was obtained for 10 children (average age = 8.8 years, n = 9 males), referred concerning cruel/at-risk behavior toward their pets. The interview schedule combined techniques such as crafts, vignettes, open questions, and standardized measures. Interviews were qualitatively analyzed using content analysis and interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Content analysis suggested that referred children (a) tended to have small attachment networks which often included pets, (b) tended to interpret ambiguous situations predominately negatively, (c) tended to like animals and see them as sentient, and (d) struggled admitting to cruelty. Three main superordinate themes emerged from the IPA: (a) Bonding to animals, (b) Exposure to/normalization of violence, and (c) Signs of emotional issues/trauma. Children who were referred for animal cruelty toward their pets were from vulnerable backgrounds, often had complex backdrops to their at-risk or cruel behavior, and sometimes had trouble regulating their emotions and behaviors. Programs hoping to address CAC should be aware of these complex emotional, psychological, and behavioral factors, tailoring interventions accordingly.

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Violence in Animal Cruelty Offenders

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“Humane Criminology”: An Inclusive Victimology Protecting Animals and People

“Humane Criminology”: An Inclusive Victimology Protecting Animals and People

Human–Animal Relationships and Social Work: Opportunities Beyond the Veterinary Environment

A Qualitative Study of Children’s Accounts of Cruelty to Animals: Uncovering the Roles of Trauma, Exposure to Violence, and Attachment

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