222273 Animal abuse and child abuse: Linkages and associations

Monday, November 8, 2010 : 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

John C. Saccenti, MS in Ed , Career Development Institute, Kendall Park NJ, NJ
     
This presentation will redefine the links between animal cruelty and domestic violence and other offenses. It will include a review of research indicating that one of the reasons that victims stay in an abusive relationship is fear that the abuser will harm family pets in retaliation for the victim's leaving. With this as a background, there will be an exploration of programs and activities that support victims of domestic violence in leaving their situation and seeking shelter, while offering protection to family pets.

Learning Areas:
Public health administration or related administration
Public health or related education
Public health or related laws, regulations, standards, or guidelines
Public health or related nursing
Public health or related public policy
Social and behavioral sciences

Learning Objectives:
Describe the need for a response to animal cruelty and domestic violence. Discuss the link between animal abuse and human outcomes. Identify possible options.

Keywords: Adult and Child Mental Health, Adult Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: President New Jersey Local Boards of jHealth Association, Past President NALBOH. President Career Development Institute. President South Brunswick NJ Board of Health
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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