Bibliography of the Link Between
Animal Abuse, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Compiled by Phil Arkow
Rev. 7/16/2010
Chair, Animal Abuse & Family Violence Prevention Project, The Latham Foundation
www.latham.org
&
Consultant, The Link, American Humane Association
www.americanhumane.org

(856) 627-5118 -
arkowpets@snip.net

Overlaps in taxonomy are inevitable, given the multidisciplinary nature of the "Link." The researcher is advised to investigate publications listed under various categories to find all relevant materials.

LINK OVERVIEWS AND INTRODUCTIONS

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CHILDREN, CHILD ABUSE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ELDER ABUSE
FAMILY VIOLENCE -- GENERAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS
CRIMINOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGICAL & SOCIAL WORK ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT
VETERINARY MEDICINE AND VETERINARY FORENSICS
HOARDING
BESTIALITY AND ZOOPHILIA
COMMUNITY COALITIONS AND CROSS-REPORTING
ANIMAL-BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILD ABUSE LINK
MISCELLANEOUS

(NOTE: *starred listings are considered the most significant references and general starting points for research)

For an extensive review of animal abuse convictions and animal abuse crime database, please visit
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NOTE: Many Link articles cited below have been published in the Latham Foundation's quarterly magazine, The Latham Letter. Click here to access the archive of articles on the Link.


LINK OVERVIEWS AND INTRODUCTIONS
Alberta SPCA (2002). Animal Cruelty and Family Violence: A Resource Book for Albertans. Edmonton.

Allen, M.A. (1998). The human-animal abuse connection. The Latham Letter 19(2), 9-15.

Arkow, P. (2008). Strategizing The Link: Summary Report on the National Town Meeting and Experts' Summit on The Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence, Portland, ME, June 8-9, 2008. Englewood, CO: American Humane.

Arkow, P. (2007). Violence toward humans, violence toward animals: The "Connection". Presentation at 11th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, People & Animals: Partnership in Harmony, IAHAIO, Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 5-8.

Arkow, P. (2005). Multidisciplinary prevention and interventions: Animal abuse and family violence. Animal Anti-Cruelty League Newsletter, (Johannesburg, South Africa) No. 2, 1-6.

*Arkow, P (2003). Breaking the Cycles of Violence: A Guide to Multi-Disciplinary Interventions. A Handbook for Child Protection, Domestic Violence and Animal Protection Agencies. Alameda, CA: Latham Foundation.

Arkow, P. (1997). The relationships between animal abuse and other forms of family violence. Protecting Children 13(2), 4-9.

Arkow, P. (1996). The relationships between animal abuse and other forms of family violence. Family Violence & Sexual Assault Bulletin 12(1-2) 29-34.

Arluke, A. & Lockwood, R. (1997). Understanding cruelty to animals. Society & Animals 5(3), 1-10.

Ascione, F. R. (Ed.). (2008). International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.


Ascione, F.R. (2005). Children, animal abuse and family violence -- The multiple intersections of animal abuse, child victimization, and domestic violence.In, K.A. Kendall-Tackett & S.M. Giacomoni, eds.: Child Victimization: Maltreatment, Bullying and Dating Violence: Prevention and Intervention, pp. 3-1 -- 3-36. Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.

*Ascione, F.R., & Arkow, P. (eds.) (1999). Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 1999.

Ascione, F.R.. & Lockwood, R. (2001). Cruelty to animals: Changing psychological, social and legislative perspectives. In, D.J. Salem & A.N. Rowan, eds.: The State of the Animals 2001. Washington, DC: Humane Society of the U.S., pp. 39-54.

Baenninger, R. (1991). Violence toward other species. In, R. Baenninger, ed.: Targets of Violence and Aggression. Amsterdam: North-Holland, pp. 5-43.

Barnard, N.D. & Hogan,, A.R. (undated). Animal Abuse: The Start of Some Things Bad." Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Commentary [accessed at www.pcrm.org/issues/commentary].

Boat, B.W., Loar, L. & Phillips, A. (2008). Collaborating to assess, intervene, and prosecute animal abuse: A continuum of protection for children and animals. In, F.R. Ascione, ed.: International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 392-422.


Calgary Humane Society (2003). Violence Prevention Manual for Calgary Humane Society Staff and Volunteers. Calgary, AB: Calgary Humane Society.

Calgary Humane Society (2003). Animal Violence Prevention Manual for Violence Prevention Service Providers. Calgary, AB: Calgary Humane Society.

Calgary Humane Society (2003). Animal Violence Prevention Manual for Educators. Calgary, AB: Calgary Humane Society.

Caribbean Animal Welfare Conference (2004). Proceedings of the Caribbean Animal Welfare Conference: The connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence. St. Croix, U.S.V.I., May 21.

*Carlisle-Frank, P. & Flanagan, T. (2006). Silent Victims: Recognizing and Stopping Abuse of the Family Pet. Lanham, MD: University Press of America

Doris Day Animal Foundation (2004). The Violence Connection: An Examination of the Link between Animal Abuse and Other Violent Crimes. Washington, DC.

Dowling, J.M. (1998). Animal cruelty & human violence: Making the connection. Animal Sheltering 21(1), 5.

Felthous, A. R. & Kellert, S. R. (1986). Violence against animals and people: Is aggression against living creatures generalized? Bulletin of the American Academy of Psychiatry and Law 14,55-69.

Fitzgerald, A. (2005). Animal Abuse and Family Volence: Researching the Interrelationships of Abusive Power. Lewiston, NY: The Edwin Mellen Press.

The Florida Senate (2004). The Connection Between Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and Cruelty to Animals. Tallahassee: Committee on Criminal Justice, Sen. Stephen R. Wise, Chair: Interim Project Report 2005-125, November 2004.

Flynn, C. P. (2001). Acknowledging the 'zoological connection': A sociological analysis of animal cruelty. Society & Animals 9(1).

Gullone, E. (2009). A lifespan perspective on human aggression and animal abuse . In, A. Linzey, ed. The Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK: Sussex Academic Press.

Humane Society of the United States (2008). First Strike: The Violence Connection. Washington, DC: Author.

Linzey, A. (Ed.) (2009). The Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK: Sussex Academic Press.

Loar, L. (1999). "I'll only help you if you have two legs," or, Why human services professionals should pay attention to cases involving cruelty to animals. In, Ascione, F.R. & Arkow, P., eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 1999, pp. 120-136.

Lockwood, R. & Hodge, G. (1986). The tangled web of animal abuse: The links between cruelty to animals and human violence. Humane Society News, Summer, 10-15.

*Lockwood, R. & Ascione, F. R., eds. (1998). Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence: Readings in Research and Application. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.

Loring, M., Marsh, J., & Geffner, R. (2007). Introduction: Animal abuse and family violence. Journal of Emotional Abuse 7(3), 1-6.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (2003). Understanding the Links: Child Abuse, Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence. London: NSPCC.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children & Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (2001). Making the links: A conference to explore the links between child abuse and animal abuse and the implications for practice and policy: Conference report. London: NSPCC.

Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) (2010, January). Pets, Families and Interagency Working. Postnote No. 350. London: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

Patterson-Kane, E., & Piper, H. (2009). Animal abuse as a sentinel for human violence: A critique. Journal of Social Issues 65(3), 589-614.

Petersen, M.L. & Farrington, D.P. (2009).Types of cruelty: Animals and childhood cruelty, domestic violence, child and elder abuse. In, A. Linzey, ed. The Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK: Sussex Academic Press.

Petrovski, L. (1997). Animal abuse and human violence. Trends, December, pp. 7-11.

Robin, M.(1999). Innocent victims: The connection between animal abuse and violence toward humans. Minnesota Medicine 82, August.

Siebert, C. (2010, June 13). The animal-cruelty syndrome. The New York Times Magazine, pp. 42-51.

Solot, D. (1997). Untangling the animal abuse web. Society & Animals 5, 257-265.

Unti, B. (2008). Cruelty indivisible: Historical perspectives on the link between cruelty to animals and interpersonal violence. In, F.R. Ascione, ed.: International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 7-30.


World Society for the Protection of Animals (2006). The link between violence and animal cruelty. Global Network 7, 16-17.



DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Adams, C.J. (1994). Bringing peace home: A feminist philosophical perspective on the abuse of women, children and pet animals. Hypatia 9, 62-84.

Adams, C.J. (1995). Woman-battering and harm to animals. In C. Adams & J. Donovan, eds.: Animals and Women: Feminist theoretical explorations. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, pp. 55-84.

Allen, M., Gallagher, B. & Jones, B. (2006). Domestic violence and the abuse of pets: Researching the link and its implications in Ireland. Practice 18(3), September.

American Humane Association (1998). Operational Guide for Animal Care and Control Agencies: Handling the Pets of Domestic Violence Victims. Englewood, CO: American Humane.

Arkow, P. (2007). Expanding domestic violence protection orders to include domestic animals. American Bar Association Domestic Violence Commission e-Newsletter Vol. 8, Fall. [anailable at http://www.abanet.org/domviol/enewsletter/vol8/ ]

Arkow, P. (2003). Humane education, rural domestic violence focus of "Link" symposiums in Canada. The Latham Letter 24(3), 11.

Arkow, P. (1994). Animal abuse and domestic violence: Intake statistics tell a sad story. Latham Letter 15(2), 17.

Arkow, P. & Chittenden, A. (2009). Link coalition launched in Connecticut: CT SafePet Client Screening and Safety Plan Guidelines for Referring Agents. The Latham Letter 30(3), 16-17.

Arkow, P. & Phillips, A. (2007). Expanding Protective Orders to Include Companion Animals. Englewood, CO: American Humane Association.

Ascione, F.R. (2008). Sheltering of domestic violence victims' pets. In C. Renzetti & J. Edleson (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Ascione, F.R. (2007). Emerging research on animal abuse as a risk factor for intimate partner violence. In K. Kendall-Tackett & S. Giacomoni, eds.: Intimate Partner Violence. Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute, pp. 3-1 -- 3-17.

Ascione, F.R. (2007). Men in prison who abused animals and who abused their wives and girlfriends: Voices of perpetrators. Presentation at 11th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, People & Animals: Partnership in Harmony, IAHAIO, Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 5-8.

Ascione, F.R. (2007). Animal victims in families experiencing violence against women: An agenda for research progress. Presentation at 11th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, People & Animals: Partnership in Harmony, IAHAIO, Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 5-8.

*Ascione, F.R. (2000). Safe Havens for Pets: Guidelines for Programs Sheltering Pets for Women who are Battered. Logan, UT: Utah State University. frank.ascione@.usu.edu

Ascione, F.E. (2000). Latham Foundation sponsors symposium at British Columbia conference, "Creating a legacy of hope." The Latham Letter 21(1), 14-15.

Ascione, F.R. (1998). Battered women's reports of their partners' and their children's cruelty to animals. Journal of Emotional Abuse 1, 119-133.

Ascione, F.R. (1996). Domestic violence and cruelty to animals. The Latham Letter 17(1), 1-16.

Ascione, F.R. & Blakelock, H.H. (2003, July 14). Incarcerated men's reports of animal abuse: A study of the perpetrator's perspective. Paper presented at the 8th Internationsl Family Violence Research Conference, Portsmouth, NH.

Ascione, F.R. & Weber, C.V. (1997). Battered Partner Shelter Survey (BPSS). Logan, UT: Utah State University.

Ascione, F.R., Weber, C.V., Thompson, T.M., Heath, J., Maruyama, M. & Hayashi, K. (2007). Battered pets and domestic violence: Animal abuse reported by women experiencing intimate violence and by non-abused women. Violence Against Women 13(4), 354-373.

Ascione, F. R., Weber, C. V. & Wood, D. S. (1997). The abuse of animals and domestic violence: Anational survey of shelters for women who are battered. Society & Animals 5(3), 205-218.

Barnes, T. (1997). The Domestic Violence Assistance Program protects women, children and their pets in Lane County, Oregon. The Latham Letter 18(3), 4-10.

Carlisle-Frank, P., Frank, J.M. & Nielsen, L. (2004). Selective battering of the family pet. Anthrozoös 17(1), 26-42.

Cohen, M. J. & Kweller, C. (undated). Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse: The Deadly Connection. Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Commentary [accessed at www.pcrm.org/issues/commentary].

Daniell, C. (2001). Ontario SPCA's women's shelter survey shows staggering results. The Latham Letter 22(2), 16-17.

Davies, S. (2008). Safe homes for women, children & their pets. Fempower 14(2), 7-8.

Doherty, D. & Hornosty, J. (2008). Exploring the links: Firearms, family violence and animal abuse in rural communities. Latham Letter 29(3), 14-17.

Doherty, D. & Hornosty, J. (2007). Exploring the Links: Firearms, Family Violence and Animal Abuse in Rural Communities. Fredericton, NB: University of New Brunswick Family Violence on the Farm and in Rural Communities Project.

Dowling, J.M. (1998). And shelter for all. Animal Sheltering 21(1), 14-16.

Dutton, M.A. (1992). Empowering and Healing the Battered Woman. New York: Springer

Faver, C.A. & Cavazos, A.M. (2007). Animal abuse and domestic violence: A view from the border. Journal of Emotional Abuse, 7(3), 59-81.

Faver, C. A., & Strand, E. B. (2007). Fear, guilt, and grief: Harm to pets and the emotional abuse of women. Journal of Emotional Abuse, 7 (1), 51-70


Faver, C. A., & Strand, E. B. (2004). Domestic violence and animal cruelty: The web of abuse. In F. Danis & L. L. Lockhart, eds.: Breaking the Silence in Social Work Education: Domestic Violence Modules for Foundation Courses (pp. 93–98). Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education.

Faver, C. A. & Strand, E. B. (2003). Special section: Domestic violence and social work education ­ Domestic violence & animal cruelty: Untangling the web of abuse. Journal of Social Work Education, 39(2), 237-253.

Faver, C.A. & Strand, E.B. (2003). To leave or to stay? Battered women's concern for vulnerable pets. Journal of Interpersonal Violence 18(12), 1367-1377.

Fawcett, N., Gullone, E. and Johnson, J. (2002) The relationship between animal abuse and domestic violence: Implications for animal welfare agencies and domestic violence organizations. Domestic Violence Clearinghouse Newsletter, issue 10, 4–7.


Fawcett, N., Gullone, E. and Johnson, J. (2002) Domestic violence and animal abuse: Encouraging collaborative relations between animal welfare and human welfare agencies in Australia. InPsych: The Bulletin of the Australian Psychological Society 24(2), 36–38.


Fielding, W. J. (2010, in press). Domestic violence and dog care in New Providence, The Bahamas. Society & Animals, in press.

Fielding, W.J., & Plumridge, S. (2010). The association between pet care and deviant household behaviors in an Afro-Caribbean, College student community in New Providence, The Bahamas. Anthrozoös 17(1), 69-78..

Flynn, C.P. (2009). Women-battering, pet abuse, and human-animal relationships. In, A. Linzey, ed. The Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK: Sussex Academic Press.

Flynn, C. P. (2000). Women's best friend: Pet abuse and the role of companion animals in the lives of battered women. Violence Against Women 6(2),162-177.

Flynn, C. P. (2000). Battered women and their animal companions: Symbolic interaction between human and non-human animals. Society and Animals 8(2), 99-127.

Golson, J. (2010, May 30). A hidden peril for animals: Domestic Rage. Newark (N.J.) Star Ledger, pp. A1-2

Goodman, P.E. (2006). The relationship between intimate partner violence and other forms of family and societal violence. Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America -- Emergency Medicine and the Public's Health 24(4), 889-903.

Grant, A. (1999). Resistance to the link at a domestic violence shelter. In, F.R. Ascione& P. Arkow, eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 159-167.

Gullone, E. and Johnson, J. and Volant, A. (2002) The relationship between animal abuse and domestic violence: Implications for animal welfare agencies and human service organizations. Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre Newsletter, issue 2, winter edition, 3–11.


Gullone, E., Johnson, J. and Volant, A. (2004) The link between animal abuse and family violence: A Victoria–wide study. Victoria, Australia: Monash University.

Gupta, M. (2007). Animal abuse is family violence: making the connection. Critter Magazine, September, p. 4.

Gupta, M. (2007). Links between intimate partner violence and animal abuse: identifying risk factors for prediction and prevention. Paper presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, New York, NY.

Gupta, M. (2006). Understanding the links between intimate partner violence and animal abuse: prevalence, nature, and function. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Georgia.

Gupta, M. (2006). Improving violence prediction: links between animal abuse and partner violence. Presented to the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Lake Lanier Islands, GA.

Gupta, M. (2003). Animal abuse and callousness: predicting frequency and severity of partner-directed physical violence in men. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Georgia.

Gupta, M., & Beach, S. R. H. (2002). "A woman, a spaniel, and a walnut tree": violence toward animals as a robust predictor of partner violence in men. Poster session presented at the 36th Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

Humane Society of the U.S. (2004). Starting a Safe Havens for Animals Program. Washington, DC.

Jorgensen, S.& Maloney, L. (1999). Animal abuse and the victims of domestic violence. In, F.R. Ascione& P. Arkow, eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 143-158.

Kogan, L.R., McConnell, S., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., & Jansen-Lock, P. (2004). Crosstrails: A unique foster program to provide safety for pets of women in safehouses. Violence Against Women 10, 418-434.

Lembke, L. (1999). Animal abuse and family violence in a rural environment. In, F.R. Ascione & P. Arkow, eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 228-240.

Lerner, M. (1999). From safety to healing: Representing battered women with companion animals. Domestic Violence Report, 4(2), 17-32.

Lerner, M. & Zorza, J. (1999). What advocates can do for battered women with companion animals. Domestic Violence Report, 4(3), 35-47.

Loring, M.T. & Bolden-Hines, T.A. (2004). Pet abuse by batterers as a means of coercing battered women into committing illegal behavior. Journal of Emotional Abuse, 4, 27-37.

Maiuro, R.D., Eberle, J.A., Rastaman, P., & Snowflake, B. (2008). Pet abuse: Relationships to psychobiology, attachment processes, and domestic violence. In, F.R. Ascione, ed.: International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 133-153.

*Maxwell, M. S. & O'Rourke, K. (2000). Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for Florida's Animal Abuse Investigators. Tallahassee: Florida State University Institute for Family Violence Studies.

McIntosh, S. (2002). The Links Between Animal Abuse and Family Violence, as Reported by Women Entering Shelters in Calgary Communities. Cremona, AB: Author.

McIntosh, S. (2001). Exploring the links between animal abuse and domestic violence: Calgary research results. The Latham Letter 22(4), 14-16.

Montminy-Danna, M., & Rice, H. (1999). Children living with domestic violence and animal cruelty. Presentation at International Conference on Children Exposed to Domestic Violence, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Oct. 17-19.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence & American Humane Association (2006). Pets and Domestic Violence Facts. (Denver: NCADV).

National Crime Prevention Council (2003). 50 Strategies to Prevent Violent Domestic Crimes: Screening Animal Cruelty Cases for Domestic Violence. Washington, DC.

Onyskiw, J.E. (2007). The link between family violence and cruelty to family pets. Journal of Emotional Abuse 7(3), 7-30.

Phillips, A. (2009). Pets in the cross fire. In R. Sax, ed.: Reaching the Bar: Stories of Women at All Stages of Their Law Careers. New York: Kaplan Publishing , pp. 165-170.

Phillips, A. (2008). Pets and Women's Shelters (PAWS) Program: Startup Guide. Englewood, CO: American Humane.

Quigley, K.E., Wojciechowski, J.M., Weber, C.A., & Ridgway M.D. (2006). A Pet's Place creates a Safe Haven program for pets of women who are battered. Latham Letter 27(4), 10-11.

Quinlisk, A. (1999). Animal abuse and family violence. In, F. R. Ascione & P. Arkow, eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 168-175.

Ramsey, S., Randour, M.L., Blaney, N., & Gupta, M. (2010, Spring). Protecting domestic violence victims by protecting their pets. Juvenile & Family Justice Today,16-20.

Randour, M.L. (1999). Battering the wife, kicking the dog, and slapping the kids: The link between domestic violence and animal abuse. Voice 2, 7-9.

Renzetti, C.M. (1992). Violent Betrayal: Partner Abuse in Lesbian Relationships. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.

Simmons, C.A. & Lehmann, P. (2007). Exploring the link between pet abuse and controlling behaviors in violent relationships. Journal of Interpersonal Violence 22(9), 1211-1222.

Smith, C. (1996). Animal cruelty IS domestic violence. The Latham Letter 17(1), 18-20.

Stevenson, R. (2009). Violence affects all members of the family: Safe pet programs in Western Canada. Thesis submission, School of Criminology, Simon Fraser University.

Strand, E. B. (2003). Battered women’s experiences with pet abuse: A survey of women in two domestic violence shelters. (Doctoral dissertation, The University of Tennessee, 2003). Dissertation Abstracts International, 65, (01A), 290.

Strand, E. B., & Faver, C. A. (2005). Battered women’s concern for their pets: A closer look. Journal of Family Social Work, 9(4), 39-58

Strauchler, O., McCloskey, K. Malloy, K., Sitaker, M., Grigsby, N., & Gillig, P.. (2004). Humiliation, manipulation and control: Evidence of centrality in domestic violence against an adult partner. Journal of Family Violence 19(6).

U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (1998). Violence by Intimates: Analysis of Data on Crimes by Current or Former Spouses, Boyfriends, and Girlfriends.Washington, DC.

Urban, S.(2002). Building alliances to safeguard animals and people. New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Fall , pp. 9-11.

Volant, A.M., Johnson, J.A., Gullone, E., & Coleman, G.J. (2008). The relationship between domestic violence and animal abuse. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23(9), 1277-1295.


Walton-Moss, B.J., Manganello, J., Frye, U. & Campbell, J.C. (2005). Risk factors for interpersonal violence and associated injury among urban women. Journal of Community Health, 30(5), 377-389.

Weber, C. V. (1998). A descriptive study of the relation between domestic violence and pet abuse. Dissertation Abstracts International, 59, (08B), 4492.


Wempen, D. (2007). Four-footed and largely forgotten: Exploring the connections between animal abuse and domestic violence. American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence eNewsletter 8, Summer. [accessed 11/21/07 at http://www.abanet.org/domviol/enewsletter/vol8/]

Zorza, J. (2008). Dealing with animal abuse to alleviate family violence. Domestic Violence Report 13(5), 65-80.

CHILDREN, CHILD ABUSE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

American Humane Association (2008). Children and Cruelty to Animals: A Guide for Parents and Teachers on The Link Between Animal Abuse and Family Violence. Englewood, CO: AHA.

American Humane Association (2004). Understanding and Addressing The Link between Child Maltreatment and Animal Abuse: A Cross-systems Approach to Protecting Children and Supporting Families. Englewood, CO: Protecting Children 19(1).

American Humane Association (1997). Child abuse and animal cruelty: Linked in the cycle of violence. Protecting Children 13(2).

American Humane Association (1996). Guidebook for the Visual Assessment of Physical Child Abuse. Englewood, CO: American Humane.

American Humane Association (1995). A Training Guide for Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse for Animal Control Officers and Humane Investigators. Englewood, CO: American Humane.

American Humane Association (1993). Protecting Children and Animals: Agenda for a Non-Violent Future. The Summary of AHA's Conference September 14-15, 1992 in Herndon, Virginia. Englewood, CO: American Humane.

American Humane Association (1992) Report on the Summit on Violence toward Children and Animals. Englewood, CO: American Humane.

Arkow, P. (2007). Animal maltreatment in the ecology of abused children: Compelling research and responses for prevention, assessment, and intervention. Protecting Children 22(3-4), 66-79.

Arluke, A. (2002). Animal abuse as dirty play. Symbolic Interaction 25(4), 405-430.

Ascione,. F.R. (2009). Examining children's exposure to violence in the context of animal abuse. In, A. Linzey (Ed.). The Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK: Sussex Academic Press.

Ascione, F.R. (2008). Animal abuse and child maltreatment occurrence. In C. Renzetti & J. Edelson (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

*Ascione, F.R. (2005). Children and Animals: Exploring the Roots of Kindness and Cruelty. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press..

Ascione, F.R. (2005). Children, animal abuse, and family violence: The multiple intersections of animal abuse, child victimization, and domestic violence. In, K.A. Kendall-Tackett & S. Giacomoni, eds.: Victimization of Children and Youth: Patterns of Abuse, Response Strategies. Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute, pp. 3-1 -- 3-34.

Ascione, F.R. (2001). Animal Abuse and Youth Violence. Juvenile Justice Bulletin, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, September.

Ascione, F.R. (1999). Latham represented at the 12th national conference on child abuse and neglect. The Latham Letter 20(1), 12-13.

Ascione, F.R. (1997). Latham's Child and Animal Abuse Prevention Project represented at the 11th national conference on child abuse and neglect. The Latham Letter 18(1), 15-16.

Ascione, F.R. (1993). Children who are cruel to animals: A review of research and implications for developmental psychopathology. Anthrozoös 6(4), 226-247.

Ascione, F.R. (1992). Enhancing children's attitudes about the humane treatment of animals: Generalization to human-directed empathy. Anthrozoös 5(3), 176-191.

Ascione, F.R., Barnard, S., Brooks, S., & Sell-Smith, J. (2006). Animal abuse and developmental psychopathology: Recent research, programmatic, and therapeutic issues and challenges for the future. In, A. Fine, ed.: Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice, 2nd ed. San Diego: Academic Press, pp. 355-388.

Ascione, F.R., Friedrich, W.N.., Heath, J., & Hayashi, K. (2003). Cruelty to animals in normative, sexually abused, and outpatient psychiatric samples of 6- to 12-year-old children: Relations to maltreatment and exposure to domestic violence. Anthrozoös 16(3), 194-212.

Ascione, F.R., Kaufmann, M.E., & Brooks, S. M. (2000). Animal abuse and developmental psychopathology: Recent research, programmatic and therapeutic issues and challenges for the future. In, A. Fine, ed.: Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice. San Diego: Academic Press, pp. 325-354.

Ascione, F.R., & Maruyama, M. (2010). Animal abuse and developmental psychopathology. In, P. McCardle, S. McCune, J. Griffin, & V. Maholmes (Eds.). How Animals Affect Us: Examining the Influence of Human-Animal Interaction on Child Development and Human Health. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

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CRIMINOLOGY
Agnew, R. (1998). The causes of animal abuse: A social-psychological analysis. Journal of Theoretical Criminology 2(2),1998, 177-209.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SOCIAL WORK ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT
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VETERINARY MEDICINE AND VETERINARY FORENSICS
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Babcock, S.L., & Neihsl, J.D. (2006). Veterinary medicine and the law: Requirements for mandatory reporting of animal cruelty. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 229, 685-689.


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Melson, G.F., Schwartz, R. L., & Beck, A. M. (1997). The importance of companion animals in children's lives: Implications for veterinary practice. Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association, 211, 1512-1518.


Merck, M. (2007). Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigations. Ames, IA: Blackwell.

Montoya, C.C. & Miller, C.A. (2009). The role of veterinarians and other animal welfare workers in the reporting of suspected child abuse. In, A. Linzey, ed. The Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK: Sussex Academic Press.

Morgan, C. (2005). "'But They Said they Were Sorry:' Veterinarians' Reasons for Not Reporting Animal Abuse." Presentation at ISAZ 14th Annual Conference, July 11-12, Niagara Falls, NY.

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Munro, H. M.C. (1996). Battered pets. Irish Veterinary Journal 49, 712-713.

Munro, H. M.C. (1998). The battered pet syndrome. In, P. Olson, ed.: Recognizing & Reporting Animal Abuse: A Veterinarian's Guide. (nglewood, Colo.: American Humane Association.

Munro, H. M.C. & Thrusfield, M. V. (2001a). 'Battered pets': features that raise suspicion of non-accidental injury. Journal of Small Animal Practice 42, 218-226 (May).

Munro, H. M.C. & Thrusfield, M. V. (2001b). 'Battered pets': non-accidental physical injuries found in dogs and cats. Journal of Small Animal Practice 42, 279-290 (June).

Munro, H. M.C. & Thrusfield, M. V. (2001c). 'Battered pets': sexual abuse. Journal of Small Animal Practice 42, 333-337 (July).

Munro, H. M.C. & Thrusfield, M. V. (2001d). 'Battered pets': Munchausen syndrome by proxy (factitious illness by proxy). Journal of Small Animal Practice 42, 385-389 (August).

Munro, R. & Munro, H.M.C. (2008). Animal Abuse and Unlawful Killing: Forensic Veterinary Pathology. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders.

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Patronek, G. J. (2004). Animal cruelty, abuse and neglect. In, L. Miller & S. Zawistowski (eds.): Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff. Ames, IA: Blackwell, pp. 427-452.

Patronek, G. J.(1998). Issues and guidelines for veterinarians in recognizing, reporting and assessing animal abuse and neglect. In, P. Olson, ed,: Recognizing and Reporting Animal Abuse: A Veterinarian's Guide. Englewood, CO: American Humane Association, pp. 25-39.

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Reisman, R. & Adams, C.A. (1999). Should veterinarians tell? In, F.R. Ascione & P. Arkow, eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 221-227.

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Robertson, I.A. (2010, June). Legally protecting and compelling veterinarians in issues of animal abuse and domestic violence. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 58(3), 114-120.

Robertson, I.A. (2009). A legal duty to report suspected animal abuse -- are veterinarians ready? In, A. Linzey, ed. The Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK: Sussex Academic Press.

Robertson, I.A. (2009). Minimising the risk of the veterinarian's legal liability. VetScript, 22(7), 48-52.

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (2003). Animal abuse, child abuse, domestic violence. Guide to Professional Conduct, Part 3, Annex c. London: Author.

Schultz, K. (2007). Colorado to mandate animal-abuse reporting. DVM 38(6), 1,50-53.

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The Veterinary Record (2003). RCVS issues guidance on dealing with abuse in animals and humans. April 12, p. 446.

Whiting, T.L., Brennan, S.C., & Wruck, G.C. (2006). The veterinary profession's role in policing animal welfare. Canadian Veterinary Journal, 47, 1065-1072.


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HOARDING
Arluke, A., & Killeen, C. (2009). Inside Animal Hoarding: The Case of Barbara Erickson and Her 552 Dogs. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.

Berry, C., Patronek, G. & Lockwood, R. (2005). Long-term outcomes in animal hoarding cases. Animal Law Review, 11, 167-194.

Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium (2002). Health implications of animal hoarding. Health & Social Work, 27, 125-136.

Kuehn, B.M. (2002). Animal hoarding: A public health problem veterinarians can take a lead role in solving.. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 221(8), 1087-1089.

Patronek, G. (2008). Animal hoarding: A third dimension of animal abuse. In, F.R. Ascione, ed.: International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 221-246.

Patronek, G. (2006). Animal hoarding: Its roots and recognition. Veterinary Medicine, 101, 520-530.

Patronek, G.(2007). Animal Hoarding: What Caseworkers Need to Know. Boston: Animal Rescue League.


Patronek, G. (2001). The problem of animal hoarding. Municipal Lawyer, May/June, 6–9, 19.


Patronek, G. (1999). Hoarding of animals: An under-recognized public health problem in a difficult-to-study population. Public Health Reports, 114, 81–87.


Patronek, G.J., Loar, L. & Nathanson, J.N., (eds.) ( 2006). Animal Hoarding: Structuring Interdisciplinary Responses to Help People, Animals and Communities at Risk. North Grafton, MA: Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium.


Patronek, G.J., & Nathanson, J.N. (2009). A theoretical perspective to inform assessment and treatment strategies for animal hoarders. Clinical Psychology Review, 29, 274-281.

Yokoyama, A., Ishizaka, N., Fujita, N., Kashiwade, N., & Kobayashi, Y. (2010). New illustration about animal hoarding. In 12th International IAHAIO Conference Abstract Book (p. 79). Stockholm, Sweden: International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations.


BESTIALITY AND ZOOPHILIA
Adams, J.C., McBride, E.A., Carr, A., & Carnelley, K.B. (2007). Human-animal sexual interactions: A predictive model to differentiate between zoophilia, zoosexuality and bestiality. Presentation at 11th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, People & Animals: Partnership in Harmony, IAHAIO, Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 5-8.

Alvarez, A.A., & Freinhar, J.P. (1991). A prevalence study of bestiality (zoophilia) in psychiatric in-patients, medical in-patients, and psychiatric staff. International Journal of Psychosomatics, 38 (1-4): 45-47.

Ascione, F.R. (2008). Bestiality. In C. Renzetti & J. Edleson (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Ascione, F.R. (2005). Bestiality: Petting, 'humane rape,' sexual assault, and the enigma of sexual interactions between humans and non-human animals." In, A.M. Beetz. & A.L. Podberscek, eds.: Bestiality and Zoophilia: Sexual Relations with Animals. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 2005, pp. 120-129.

Beetz, A.M. (2008). Bestiality and zoophilia: A discussion of sexual contact with animals. In, F.R. Ascione, ed.: International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 201-220.


Beetz, A. M. (2005). Bestiality and zoophilia: Associations with violence and sex offending. In, A.M. Beetz. & A.L. Podberscek, eds.: Bestiality and Zoophilia: Sexual Relations with Animals. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 46-70.

Beetz, A. M. (2005). New insights into bestiality and zoophilia. In, A.M. Beetz. & A.L. Podberscek, eds.: Bestiality and Zoophilia: Sexual Relations with Animals. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 98-119.

Beetz, A. (2004).Bestiality/zoophilia: A scarcely investigated phenomenon between crime, paraphilia and love. Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 4(2), 1–36.


Beetz, A. (2002). Love, violence, and sexuality in relationships between humans and animals. Aachen, Germany: Shaker Verlag.


Beetz, A. M. & Podberscek, A. L. (Eds.) (2005). Bestiality and Zoophilia: Sexual Relations with Animals. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.

Beirne, P. (1997). Rethinking Bestiality: Towards a concept of interspecies sexual assault. Theoretical Criminology, 1(3), 317-340.

Blevins, R.O. (2009). A case of severe anal injury in an adolescent male due to bestial sexual experimentation. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 16(7), 403-406.

Bolliger, G. & Goetschel, A.F. (2005). Sexual relations with animals (zoophilia): An unrecognized problem in animal welfare legislation. In, A.M. Beetz & A.L. Podberscek, eds.: Bestiality and Zoophilia: Sexual Relations with Animals. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 23-45).

Christiansen, S.B. & Sandoe, P. (2007). Zoophilia: an eye-opener to understandings of animal welfare, animal integrity and human-animal relations. Presentation at 11th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, People & Animals: Partnership in Harmony, IAHAIO, Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 5-8.

Duffield, G., Hassiotis, A., & Vizard, E. (1998). Zoophilia in young sexual abusers. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry 9, 294-304.

Fleming, W.M., Jory, B. & Burton, D.L. (2002). Characteristics of juvenile offenders admitting to sexual activity with nonhuman animals. Society & Animals 10, 31-45.

Hensley, C., Tallichat, S.E. & Singer, S.D. (2006). Exploring the possible link between childhood and adolescent bestiality and interpersonal violence. Journal of Interpersonal Violence 21(7), 910-923.

Hvozdik, A., Bugarsky, A., et al. (2006). Ethological, psychological and legan aspects of animal sexual abuse. The Veterinary Journal 172(2), 374-376.

Miletski, H. (2005). A history of bestiality. In, A.M. Beetz. & A.L. Podberscek, eds.: Bestiality and Zoophilia: Sexual Relations with Animals. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 1-22.

Miletski, H. (2005).Is zoophilia a sexual orientation? A study. In, A.M. Beetz. & A.L. Podberscek, eds.: Bestiality and Zoophilia: Sexual Relations with Animals. (West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 82-97).

Miletski, H. (2002). Understanding Bestiality and Zoophilia. Bethesda, MD: Wast-West Publishing.

Munro, H.M.C. (2006). Animal sexual abuse: A veterinary taboo? The Veterinary Journal 172(2), 195-197.

Peretti, P.O. & Rowan, M. (1983). Zoophilia: Factors related to its sustained practice. Panminerva Medica 25, 127-131.

Sandnabba, N. K., Santtila, P., Beetz, A. M., Nordling, N., & Alison, L. (2002). Characteristics of a sample of sadomasochistically-oriented males with recent experience of sexual contact with animals. Deviant Behavior, 23(6), 511–530.

Schroeder, B. (Ed.). (2006). Verschwiegenes Tierleid: Sexueller Missbrauch an Tieren. Windhagen, Germany: Schroeder Verlag.

Simons, D.A., Wurtele, S.K., & Durham, R.L. (2008). Developmental experiences of child sexual abusers and rapists. Child Abuse and Neglect, 32, 549-560.

Williams, C.J. & Weinberg, M.S. (2003). Zoophilia in men: A study of sexual interest in animals. Archives of Sexual Behavior 32, 523-535.



COMMUNITY COALITIONS AND CROSS-REPORTING
American Humane Association (1999). Model link programs in the United States. Protecting Children, 15(2), 29-30.

Arkow, P. (2003). Making a difference for people and animals in Hamilton, Ontario. The Latham Letter 24(1), 9.

Arkow, P. (2001). Putting the 'Link' all together: Ontario SPCA's violence prevention initiative. The Latham Letter22(2), 15.

Arkow, P. (2001). Canadian and Florida groups actively working on the Link. The Latham Letter 22(1), 14.

Arkow, P. (2000). Synergy and symbiosis in animal-assisted therapy. In, Fine, A., ed.: Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy. San Diego: Academic Press, pp. 433-448.

Arkow, P. (2000). Latham's Link message goes to South Africa. The Latham Letter 21(2), 18-19.

Boatfield, M.P., & Vallongo, S. (1999). How to build a successful community coalition. In, F.R. Ascione & P. Arkow, eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 351-360.

Cohen, W. (1996). Congressional Record, 142(141), Oct. 3

DiMillo, T., & Gemmell, J. (2010). Putting the Link to work at the local level: Maine's Linkage Project moves beyond theory. The Latham Letter 31(2), 10-13.

Dowling, J.M. (1998). Untangling the web: You can't do it alone. Animal Sheltering 21(1), 6-11.

Dowling, J.M. (1998). What you don't say can hurt them. Animal Sheltering 21(1), 12-13.

DVERT (Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (2001). Collaboration Training Presentation (CD-ROM and Training Manual). (Colorado Springs, CO).

Flanagan, T. (1999). New England animal control/humane task force. The Latham Letter 20(2-3). 10-11.

The Latham Foundation (1999). "Link" coalitions engaging community groups in five states. The Latham Letter 20(4), 9.

The Latham Foundation (1996). Loudoun County, Virginia develops cooperative response to domestic violence. The Latham Letter 17(2), 9-10.

Price, C. (2004). Partnerships formed in Colorado to stop the cycle of abuse. The Latham Letter 25(3), 14-15.

Randour, M.L. (2007). Integrating animals into the family violence paradigm: Implications for policy and professional standards. Journal of Emotional Abuse 7(3), 97-116.

Rushing, P. (2010). Domestic violence and animal abuse: A multidisciplinary approach in Illinois. Community Policing Dispatch 3(3). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services.

Ryan-Thomas, T., & McVay, C. (1999). Update on the DVERT program: Collaboration and how it is working. Protecting Children, 15(2), 24-25.

Walker, R., Anderson, T., Holmes, C., Stafford, J. & Gottrich, A. (2004). The Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team [DVERT]: A coordinated response to domestic violence, child maltreatment, and animal abuse. Protecting Children 19(1), 29-37.

Youth Alternatives Ingraham (2008). The Linkage Project: One State's Experience Addressing the Connection between Animal Cruelty and Human Violence. South Portland, ME: YAI.

Zilney, M. & Ronald, L. (2002). Examining the link between child and animal welfare in Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. The Latham Letter 23(3), 6-8.

Zilney, L.A. & Zilney, M. (2005). Reunification of child and animal welfare agencies: Cross-reporting of abuse in Wellington County, Ontario. Child Welfare 84(1), 47-66.

Zilney, L.A. & Zilney, M. (2003). Exploration of a link: Child and animal cruelty in Wellington County, Ontario. OACAS Journal 47(1).


ANIMAL-BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
Arkow, P. (2004). Animal-Assisted Therapy & Activities: A Study, Resource Guide and Bibliography for the Use of Companion Animals in Selected Therapies, 9th Ed.. Stratford, NJ: Author.

Arluke, A. (2010). Animal assisted activity as a social experience: An exploratory study of anti-violence programs for adolescents. In 12th International IAHAIO Conference Abstract Book (p. 23). Stockholm, Sweden: International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations.

Ascione, F.R. (1997). Humane education research: Evaluating efforts to encourage children's kindness and caring toward animals. Genetic, Social and General Psychology Monographs,123(1), 57-77.

Beyke, A. (2002). Project Second Chance: Kids helping animals, animals helping kids. The Latham Letter 23(4), 6-7.

Boat, B.W. (2005). The Strategic Humane Interventions Program (SHIP) teaches positive interactions to battered mothers and their children in Cincinnati. The Latham Letter 26(3), 6-9.

Boat, B.W. (2001). Assessing the effectiveness of our humane education interventions with high-risk children. The Latham Letter 22(2), 8-9.

Brooks, S.M. (2006). Animal assisted psychotherapy and equine facilitated osychotherapy with traumatized children in child welfare settings. In, N.B. Webb (Ed.). Helping Traumatized Youth in Child Welfare: Perspectives of Mental Health and Children's Services Practitioners.


Cournoyer, G.P. & Uttley, C.M. (2007). Cisco's Kids: A pet assisted therapy behavioral intervention program. Journal of Emotional Abuse 7(3), 117-126.

DeGrave, J. (1999). People and Animals Learning: The PAL Program. in, F.R. Ascione & P. Arkow, eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. (West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 410-423).

DePrekel, M. (2002). Animals as metaphors in mental health: MN LYNC and at-risk youth. The Latham Letter 23(4), 9-10.

DiMichele, C., & Carluccio, A. (2010). Preventing and fighting bullying at school with animals: An experimental project of A.A.A. with young people at risk. In 12th International IAHAIO Conference Abstract Book (p. 173). Stockholm, Sweden: International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations.

Dowling, J.M. (1998). Teach the children well. Animal Sheltering 21(1), 17-18.

*Duel, Debra (2004). Violence Prevention & Intervention: A Directory of Animal-Related Programs. Washington, DC: Humane Society of the U.S.

Harbolt, T. & Ward, T.H. (2001). Teaming incarcerated youth with shelter dogs for a second chance. Society and Animals, 9(2), 177-182.


Katz, N.M. (1996). A boy and his "Shiloh" dog. The Latham Letter 17(3), 10-14.

Kogan, L. R., McConnell, S., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. & Jansen-Lock, P. (2004). Crosstrails: A unique foster program to provide safety for pets of women in safehouses. Violence Against Women 10(4), 418-434.

Kruger, K.A., Trachtenberg, S.W. & Serpell, J.A. (2004). Can animals help humans heal? Animal-assisted interventions in adolescent mental health. Philadelphia: University of Pebbsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society.

The Latham Foundation (2000). Crossroads: An intensive treatment program for adolescent girls. The Latham Letter 21(4), 6-7.

Loar, L. & Colman, L. (2004). Teaching Empathy: Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs for Children and Families Exposed to Violence. Alameda, CA: Latham Foundation.

Mayeda, M. (2000). Clicker training with at-risk families succeeds at the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley. The Latham Letter 21(4), 14-15.

Parish-Plass, N. (2008). Animal-assisted therapy with children suffering from insecure attachment due to abuse and neglect: A method to lower the risk of intergenerational transmission of abuse? Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 13, 7-30.

Raphael, P., Loar, L. & Colman, L. (1999). Teaching Compassion: A Guide for Humane Educators, Teachers, and Parents. Alameda, CA: Latham Foundation.

Rathmann, C. (1999). Forget Me Not Farm: Teaching gentleness with gardens and animals to children from violent homes and communities. In, F.R. Ascione & P. Arkow, eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 393-409.

Roseberry, K.B. & Rovin, L. M. (1999). Animal-assisted therapy for sexually abused adolescent females: The program at Crossroads. In, F.R. Ascione & P. Arkow, eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 433-442.

Ross, S. B. (1999). Animals, empathy, and violence: Can animals be used to convey principles of prosocial behavior to children? Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice 6(1), 47-58. 

Ross, S.B. (1999). Green Chimneys: We give troubled children the gift of giving. In, F.R. Ascione & P. Arkow, eds.: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp.367-379.

Thomas, S.C. & Beirne, P. (2002). Humane education and humanistic philosophy: Toward a new curriculum. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education & Development 41, 190-199.

Thompson, K. & Gullone, E. (2003). Promotion of empathy and prosocial behavior in children through humane education. Australian Psychologist 3, 175-182.

White, D. (2009). Children and Animals Together (CAT): Assessment and diversion program in Arizona. The Latham Letter 30(3), 14-15.

Yao, S. (2003). SPCA/LA humane education department works to break the cycle of violence and abuse. The Latham Letter 24(4), 18-19.

Zasloff, R. L., Hart, L. A., & Weiss, J. M. (2003). Dog training as a violence prevention tool for at-risk adolescents. Anthrozoös 16(4), 352-359.



DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILD ABUSE LINK

Adams, C.M. (2006). The consequences of witnessing family violence on children and implications for family counselors. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 14, 334-341.

Lazenbatt, A., & Thompson-Cree, M.E-M. (2009). Recognizing the co-occurrence of domestic and child abuse: A comparison of community- and hospital-based midwives. Health and Social Care in the Community, 17(4), 358-370.


The David & Lucille Packard Foundation (1999). Domestic Violence and Children. The Future of Children, 9(3).

Spears, L. (2000). Building Bridges Between Domestic Violence Organizations and Child Protective Services. Harrisburg, PA: National Resource Center on Domestic Violence.

MISCELLANEOUS
Arluke, A. (2010). Barriers to bystander intervention when witnessing animal cruelty. In ISAZ 2010 Conference Program & Abstracts (p. 25). Stockholm, Sweden: International Society for Anthrozoology.

Arluke, A. (2006). Just a Dog: Understanding Animal Cruelty and Ourselves. Philadelphia: Temple University Press.

Ascione, F.R., Pagani, C., & Robustelli, F. (2010). Linking animal abuse and interpersonal violence: Dispelling myths and acknowledging research outcomes. In 12th International IAHAIO Conference Abstract Book (p. 78). Stockholm, Sweden: International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations.

Ascione, F.R. (2008).  Animal abuse: The continuing evolution of theory, research, and application. In, F.R. Ascione (Ed.). International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 472-478.

Ascione, F.R. & Shapiro, K. (2009). People and animals, kindness and cruelty: Research directions and policy implications. Journal of Social Issues, 65(3), 569-587.

Faver, C.A. & Strand, E.B. (2008). Unleashing compassion: Social work and animal abuse. In, F.R. Ascione, ed.: International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 175-199.

Flynn, C. P. (2002). Hunting and illegal violence against human and other animals: Exploring the relationship. Society & Animals, 10, 37-154.

Gerbasi, K. C. (2004). Gender and nonhuman animal cruelty convictions: Data from Pet-Abuse.com. Society & Animals, 12(4), 359-365.

Kaufmann, M.E. (1999). The relevance of cultural competence to the Link between violence to animals and people. In, F.R. Ascione & P. Arkow (Eds.). Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 260-270.

Maruyama, M. & Ascione, F.R. (2008).  Animal abuse: An evolving issue in Japanese society. In, F.R. Ascione (Ed.). International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, and Application. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, pp. 269-304.

Meyers, M. (1999). Why boys are more likely to hurt animals and others. The Latham Letter 20(1), 7-8.

Nell, V. (2006). Cruelty's rewards: The gratifications of perpetrators and spectators. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 29, 211-224.

Petersen, M.L. & Farrington, D.P. (2009). Measuring animal cruelty and case histories. In, A. Linzey, ed. The Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK: Sussex Academic Press.

Sherley, M. (2007). Why doctors should care about animal cruelty. Australian Family Physician, 36(1/2), 61-63.



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