โAbusers understand the special bond that exists between a person and a pet. Targeting that relationship is one way they can coercively control, in the same way they cut their victim off from their family, friends, financial independence.โ
Protect animals. Protect people.
โWe know those who harm animals also harm people and, if we apply that knowledge to safeguarding strategies, we can reduce overall violent crime. By protecting animals, we can make people safer too.โ Great to meet up with
@JessBrownFuller yesterday to talk about
#VAWG prevention