Links between animal abuse and family violence were investigated regarding women and children entering two Calgary women’s shelters. The incidence and impact of animal abuse perpetrated by the perpetrator and/ or the victims of family violence, including children, is explored. Results confirm prior research (Ascione, 2000) indicating that animal abuse and other forms of family violence frequently co-exist and that many women delay seeking safety due to concerns for their pets. Further, results indicate that children who witness animal abuse are likely to be impacted and may become abusive, towards animals and people, themselves.Â
This study finds that progress on ending violence against women in Canada is stalled by the absence of a coherent national policy and consistent information about the levels of that violence. The study estimates the combined cost of adult sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Canada, and also makes several recommendations on how to improve the situation.
This study finds that progress on ending violence against women in Canada is stalled by the absence of a coherent national policy and consistent information about the levels of that violence. The study estimates the combined cost of adult sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Canada, and also makes several recommendations on how to improve the situation. - See more at: https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/gap-gender-gap#sthash.akwelJVP.dpuf