NAHS Tribal Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence Research Survey and Publication
SURVEY ENDS NOVEMBER 2, 2015
This publication will outline the current research documenting the connection between violence to animals and family violence. When family pets are targeted as part of family violence or when community animals are abused, this can de-stabilize homes in tribal communities, lead to children perpetrating violence, and continue the cycle of violence. In view of the unique relationships that many tribes have with animals, the commonly accepted practice of free roaming pets, and the public safety gap that often allows offenders to escape punishment for serious crimes in Indian country, this publication will offer recommendations consistent with tribal ways and culture to recognize, prevent and report animal abuse. Recognition and prevention is the beginning to safer tribal families and communities.
This publication will outline the current research documenting the connection between violence to animals and family violence. When family pets are targeted as part of family violence or when community animals are abused, this can de-stabilize homes in tribal communities, lead to children perpetrating violence, and continue the cycle of violence. In view of the unique relationships that many tribes have with animals, the commonly accepted practice of free roaming pets, and the public safety gap that often allows offenders to escape punishment for serious crimes in Indian country, this publication will offer recommendations consistent with tribal ways and culture to recognize, prevent and report animal abuse. Recognition and prevention is the beginning to safer tribal families and communities.
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