Understanding the Link between Animal Cruelty and Family Violence: The Bioecological Systems Model

Violence towards animals and violence towards people are often interconnected problems, and as such, this phenomenon has been termed the Link. Violence towards animals is a strong predictor that the abuser may inflict violence on people. However, it must not be assumed this is always the case. Profe...

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Main Authors: Brinda Jegatheesan, Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers, Elizabeth Ormerod, Paula Boyden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/9/3116