Animal Abuse and Interpersonal Violence: A Psycho-Criminological Understanding (Psycho-Criminology of Crime, Mental Health, and the Law)

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A Comprehensive Guide to Animal Abuse & Interpersonal Violence This book is an authoritative volume that provides a comprehensive examination of the many aspects of the link between animal cruelty and human violence . Presenting new theory, research, policy, and practice, this book explores the subject through a psycho-criminological lens to describe, explain, and potentially prevent intentional behavior that causes pain, suffering, or death in animals and humans. Key Features Integrated Approach : It offers up-to-date research and provides real-world insights into current thinking in the study of animal abuse and interpersonal violence, using an integrated theoretical-practical approach. Central Topics : Sixteen in-depth chapters examine central topics in the field, including different forms of animal exploitation , connections between animal cruelty and substance abuse , and the association between childhood animal cruelty and adult interpersonal violence . Clinical and Legal Roles : It explores the role of veterinarians in the identification of animal abuse cases and the complex legal aspects of animal abuse cases. Defining Maltreatment : It defines and describes various types of animal maltreatment and their links to different forms of interpersonal violence. Broad Audience : This book is essential reading for practitioners, researchers, scholars, and advanced students in fields such as behavioral science, law, criminology, veterinary forensics, criminal justice, social work , and animal welfare .

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