Reports of animal abuse in child protection referrals: A study of cases from one south aAustralian service

Abstract

Key Practitioner Messages There is a well-established link between animal- and human-directed violence. Reports of animal abuse in child protection referrals may indicate more severe cases of child abuse. Cross-reporting of abuse is important, both in the context of child protection and animal welfare. ‘There is a well-established link between animal- and human-directed violence’