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100			_aHumphrey, Briar _91398
245			_aChild welfare, animal welfare : _bstrengthening the links _cHumphrey, Briar
260			_c2002
300			_a44 p. ; computer file : PDF format (814kb)
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500			_aSocial Work Now (23) December 2002 : 4-8
520			_aThis article examines the relationship between the abuse of animals and the abuse of children. There is a paucity of New Zealand research surrounding this topic area, so the data informing this article originates from United States and United Kingdom studies. Studies show that harm to pets is more likely to occur in households characterised by domestic violence. Furthermore, research reveals that those that harm animals are more likely to display violence towards people. This article explores reasons behind the abuse of animals, and suggests these mirror the underlying motivations behind an adult's abuse of a child. The author proposes that children who abuse animals may be victims of abuse themselves, so family violence risk assessments should include an investigation of possible cruelty to pets. Due to the connection between animal and child abuse, the author recommends that child welfare and animal welfare agencies work in collaboration as a means to reducing family violence.
650	2	7	_aANIMAL ABUSE _961
650	2	7	_aANIMAL WELFARE _962
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN _9127
650	2	7	_aCHILD PROTECTION _9118
650	2	7	_2FVC _aFAMILIES _9238
650	2	7	_aINTERAGENCY COLLABORATION _9396
650	2	7	_2FVC _aNEGLECT _9401
650	2	4	_aSOCIAL SERVICES _9555
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
650	2	7	_9103 _aCHILD ABUSE _2FVC
650	2	7	_9103 _aCHILD ABUSE
773	0		_tSocial Work Now (23) December 2002 : 4-8
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