Mercy For Animals’ Post

Animals deserve protection too. Coercive control is a pattern of behaviours that is intended to isolate, humiliate, exploit or dominate a person. A new bill, C-332, is looking to criminalize coercive and controlling conduct in Canada, but its initial draft doesn’t explicitly mention animal abuse. Research unequivocally demonstrates the link between interpersonal violence and animal abuse, particularly in relationship violence. Animals are frequently used as tools by perpetrators of abuse to manipulate, control and silence. We need your help to ensure that parliamentarians see this link that leaves both people and animals at risk of violence by including animal abuse in coercive control legislation. Simply send our pre-written letter to your MP and federal decision-makers today! Act now: https://lnkd.in/gWkmcV2Y

🎉 We have impacted over 34 million animals in 8 countries thanks to YOU. Your refusal to turn a blind eye to animal suffering is making a profound impact and driving real change. ✅ Laws to protect animals are advancing, millions have been saved from extreme confinement, and we're exposing the hidden cruelties animals face behind closed doors. ✨ Introducing our annual impact report: https://lnkd.in/dG_Wgx5N! 🌱 Join those who are embracing plant-based alternatives to end animal suffering: loveveg.com.

In 2021 I published research titled Animal Abuse as a Strategy of Coercive Control. 107 victim-survivors of domestic abuse across the UK shared their harrowing experiences and hopes for support. The study highlighted the significance of the human-animal bond and the importance of factoring animals into the safety plans for victims-survivors staying put and leaving. One of the recommendations was to embed animals into the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) processes which is exactly what we are doing across Devon and Cornwall with support from our MARAC partners, funders including Devon County Council and Links Group colleagues. In the last 3 months we have directly supported 18% of families discussed at MARAC and this is on the increase as we train more professionals and roll out subtle changes to MARAC administration templates. By asking about the animals and working together we are enabling freedom from domestic abuse for more victim-survivors, both people and animals. Refuge4Pets #Animalsarevictimsofdomesticabusetoo #Askabouttheanimals

After months and months (nearly two years) worth of research and caffeine (LOTS of caffeine), I would like to share with you the textbook that I co-wrote with my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Tiffany Rogers, entitled "Crimes Against Domestic Animals." This book dives deep into the often-overlooked topic of animal abuse and the laws surrounding it. Here's a shocking fact: Did you know that animal abuse is strongly linked to other forms of violence, including intimate partner violence? Studies show that people who harm animals are more likely to commit violent crimes against humans. 🐶🐱 Dr. Rogers and I also have several studies forthcoming that will shed light on law enforcement's arrest stats for this specific offense. https://lnkd.in/gqwAzfn5 NOTE: The attached picture is the cover art, which will be reflected soon on the publisher's site. #AnimalRights #CrimeAgainstAnimals #NewBook #Awareness #LawEnforcement #DomesticAnimals #JusticeForAnimals #ComingSoon

If you rob someone with a weapon, you will likely receive around 15 years imprisonment (but you could face a life sentence). The penalty is harsh due to the "severe and lasting physical and psychological damage" to the victim. But if you harm, or even kill your partner's beloved pet, you're likely to get a sentence that is, at most, 5 years. Am I the only one for whom this makes absolutely no sense? Listen to my latest podcast episode, where I speak to Maya Badham, founder of Safeguarding Animal & Human Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Abuse as she explains "The Link" between animal and human abuse. Is it time human protective services around the world take animal abuse just as seriously? Listen, share, and join the conversation below 👇

Here's a link to my new article which talks about therapists working with clients who are grieving ALL animals. https://lnkd.in/eatCfgwG

Where is the data to support such actions? Who is protecting our food supply? Is the response measured and appropriate? As people living everyday lives it’s easy to think this is someone else’s issue. Have you considered what the impact will be? Now is the time for change. Ask questions. How can we better protect our food supply? #covid #medicine #research #health #ethics

Did you know that the male anglerfish has a unique reproductive strategy? Unlike most fish, the male anglerfish attaches itself to the female and becomes a permanent parasite, relying on her for food and protection. Isn't that fascinating? #AnimalReproduction Like and share to learn more about the wonders of animal behavior! > https://bit.ly/2KtsPCs

Abuse can affect every family member living in the home, including animals. Coercive control is a pattern of behaviours that is intended to isolate, humiliate, exploit or dominate a person. A new bill, C-332, is looking to criminalize coercive and controlling conduct in Canada, but its initial draft doesn’t explicitly mention animal abuse. Research unequivocally demonstrates the link between interpersonal violence and animal abuse, particularly in relationship violence. Animals are frequently used as tools by perpetrators of abuse to manipulate, control and silence. We need your help to ensure that parliamentarians see this link that leaves both people and animals at risk of violence by including animal abuse in coercive control legislation. Simply send our pre-written letter to your MP and federal decision-makers today! Act now: https://lnkd.in/gWkmcV2Y

Here's some information on how the Black Globe Effect impacts hog farmers, and our solution to eliminating heat stress in all types of animal confinement barns. https://lnkd.in/gzTZGucd