Interpersonal Violence and Animals: Mandated Cross-Sector Reporting

Authors

Dennis D. Long, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Joan H. Long, Hospice Care of South Carolina
Shanti J. Kulkarni, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Keywords

Violence, cruelty, reporting, research, practice, pets, service animals, interpersonal violence, animal cruelty

Abstract

Research indicates an association between interpersonal violence and animal cruelty. This article examine the virtues and limitations of creating statutory authority requiring professionals to report substantiated abuse, neglect, and cruelty across service delivery systems (e.g. child and adult protect services and humane societies). Such a legislative approach authorizes and legitimizes "mandated crosssector reporting." The probative and research value of this type of initiative is examined as well as ethical and political considerations.

Recommended Citation

Long, Dennis D.; Long, Joan H.; and Kulkarni, Shanti J. (2007) "Interpersonal Violence and Animals: Mandated Cross-Sector Reporting," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 34: Iss. 3, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.3277
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol34/iss3/8