Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention (Paperback)

~ Frank R Ascione (Author), Phil Arkow (Author) "THE CONTRIBUTORS to this volume reflect an impressive diversity of interests and activities, but they are joined by their common recognition of the significance of..." (more)
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Evidence is mounting that animal abuse, frequently embedded in families scarred by domestic violence and child abuse and neglect, often predicts the potential for other violent acts. As early intervention is critical in the prevention and reduction of aggression, this book encourages researchers and professionals to recognize animal abuse as a significant problem and a human public-health issue that should be included as a curriculum topic in training. The book is an interdisciplinary sourcebook of original essays that examine the relations between animal maltreatment and human interpersonal violence, expand the scope of research in this growing area, and provide practical assessment and documentation strategies to help professionals confronting violence do their jobs better by attending to these connections.

This book brings together, for the first time, all of the leaders in this emerging field. They examine contemporary research and programmatic issues, encourage cross-disciplinary interactions, and describe innovative programs in the field today. The book also includes vivid first-person accounts from "survivors" whose experience included animal maltreatment among other forms of family violence.

About the Author

Frank Ascione is a professor of psychology and adjunct professor of family, consumer, and human development at Utah State University. Ascione received the 2001 Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Association of Human–Animal Interaction and the International Society for Anthrozoology, and in 2002 was selected as USU's College of Education Scholar/Researcher of the Year. Ascione serves on the Child and Animal Abuse Prevention Advisory Council of the Latham Foundation. During his career, he has published several books including, Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence: Readings in Research and Application (1998), Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention (1998), both by Purdue University Press, and authored Safe Havens for Pets: Guidelines for Programs Sheltering Pets for Women Who Are Battered.

Product Details

• Paperback: 380 pages
• Publisher: Purdue University Press (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557531439
• ISBN-13: 978-1557531438
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #769,613 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough Review of Literature, February 7, 2001

By	Tex "dionysus_olympus" (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This book is very abundant in resarch and exploration of the link between animal abuse and intimate violence. Addtionally, they focus on children and pet-care programs in the latter part of the book. This portion is signifcant since these programs assist in preventing further domestic violence and animal abuse. Frank Ascione and Phil Arkow produced a very good book, and this book should be read by all within the domestic violence field, vetererians, and law enforcement officials.