Animal Abuse and Interpersonal Violence: Unraveling the Complex Links

Edited by Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan and Rebecca W. Y. Wong, “Animal Abuse & Interpersonal Violence: A Psycho-Criminological Understanding” is a comprehensive examination of the causes of, and links between, interpersonal and interspecies violence.

This authoritative volume presents new theory, research, policy, and practice to describe, explain, and potentially prevent intentional behavior that causes pain, suffering, or death in animals and humans. With an integrated theoretical-practical approach, it offers up-to-date research and provides real-world insights into current thinking in the study of animal abuse and interpersonal violence.

Exploring the Complexities of Animal Abuse and Interpersonal Violence

Through 16 in-depth chapters, a multidisciplinary team of active researchers and experienced field practitioners examine central topics in the field, including:

• Different forms of animal exploitation
• Connections between animal cruelty and substance abuse
• The association between childhood animal cruelty and adult interpersonal violence
• The role of veterinarians in the identification of animal abuse cases
• The complex legal aspects of animal abuse cases

This book advances scholarship on animal abuse, its relationship with interpersonal violence, and the psycho-criminological mechanisms involved in that relationship. It introduces readers to contemporary research on a range of topics and issues related to animal abuse and interpersonal violence, examining the origins of animal cruelty, its societal implications, and various prevention and treatment approaches.

A Comprehensive Resource for Scholars and Professionals

“Animal Abuse & Interpersonal Violence: A Psycho-Criminological Understanding” is essential reading for practitioners, researchers, scholars, and advanced students in fields such as behavioral science, law, criminology, veterinary forensics, criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, sociology, social sciences, education, and animal welfare.

Published by Wiley, this 272-page paperback volume is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and address the complex links between animal abuse and interpersonal violence.

ISBN-10: 1119894107

ISBN-13: 978-1119894100