The Linkage of Animal Abuse with Interpersonal Violence: A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing?

Journal of Social Work

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 161-177

  Piper, Heather ^a  

^a MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

animal cruelty; child abuse; children; links; violence

Indexed keywords

EID: 33745878704     PISSN: 14680173     EISSN: 1741296X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/14680173030032003     Document Type: Article

References (64)

1. Arkow, P. (1992) ‘The Correlations Between Cruelty to Animals and Child Abuse and the Implications for Veterinary Medicine’, Canadian Veterinary Journal 33 (August): 518-521.
2. Arkow, P. (1995) Breaking the Cycle of Violence: A Practical Guide. Alameda, CA: Latham Foundation.
3. Arkow, P. (1999) ‘The Evolution of Animal Welfare as a Human Welfare Concern’, in F. R. Ascione and P. Arkow (eds) Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse, pp. 19-37. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.
4. Arluke, A., Levin, J., Carter, L. and Ascione, F. (1999) ‘The Relationship of Animal Abuse to Violence and Other Forms of Antisocial Behaviour’, Journal of Interpersonal Violence 14(9): 963-975.
5. Ascione, F. R. (1996) Domestic Violence and Cruelty to Animals. Alameda, CA: Latham Foundation.
6. Ascione, F. R. (1997) Animal Welfare and Domestic Violence. Final Report No. 16 (25 April). For Humane Society USA, First Strike Campaign.
7. Ascione, F. R. (2001) ‘Animal Abuse and Youth Violence’, Juvenile Justice Bulletin (September). http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/pubs/jjpubs.html
8. Ascione, F. R. and Lockwood, R. (2001) ‘Cruelty to Animals: Changing Psychological, Social, and Legislative Perspectives’, in D. J. Salem and A. N. Rowan (eds) State of the Animals, pp. 39-53. Washington, DC: Humane Society Press.
9. Barnard, S. (1997) ‘Taking Animal Abuse Seriously: A Human Services Perspective’, Protecting Children 13(2): 18-21.
10. Bell, L. (2001) ‘Abusing Children - Abusing Animals’, Journal of Social Work 1(2): 223-234.
11. Biller, H. B. and Solomon, R. S. (1986) Child Maltreatment and Paternal Deprivation: A Manifesto for Research, Prevention and Treatment. Toronto: Lexington Books.
12. Browne, K. (1993) ‘Home Visitation and Child Abuse: The British Experience’, American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children 6(4): 11-31.
13. Campbell, B. (1987) ‘The Hounding of Dr Higgs’, New Statesman, London (31 July).
14. Campbell, B. (1988) Unofficial Secrets. Reading: Virago Press.
15. Deviney, E., Dickert, J. and Lockwood, R. (1983) ‘The Care of Pets within Child Abusing Families’, International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems 4(4): 321-329.
16. Dingwall, R. (1989) ‘Some Problems about Predicting Child Abuse and Neglect’, in O. Stevenson (ed.) Child Abuse: Public Policy and Professional Practice, pp. 28-53. Hemel Hempstead: Harvester Wheatsheaf.
17. Ertem, I. O., Leventhal, J. M. and Dobbs, S. (2000) ‘Intergenerational Continuity of Child Physical Abuse: How Good is the Evidence?’, The Lancet 356: 814-819.
18. Flynn, C. P. (1999) ‘Exploring the Link Between Corporal Punishment and Children's Cruelty to Animals’, Journal of Marriage and the Family 61(4): 971-981.
19. Foucault, M. (1969) L'Archéologie du Savoir. Paris: Gallimard.
20. Frasch, P. D., Otto, S. K., Olsen, K. M. and Earnest, P. A. (1999) ‘State Animal Anti-Cruelty Statutes: An Overview’, Animal Law 5: 69-80.
21. Furman, B. and Ahola, T. (1992) Solution Talk: Hosting Therapeutic Conversations. London: Norton Press.
22. Galeno, T. (1998) The Relationship Between Animal Abuse and Human Abuse. Iona College, New York. http://www.woofs.org/psychology/etiology/galeno.html
23. Gill, J. H. (2000) The Tacit Mode - Michael Polanyi's Postmodern Philosophy. New York: SUNY Press.
24. Gilligan, J. (1992) Violence: Reflections on Our Deadliest Epidemic. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
25. Goleman, D. (1991) ‘Child's Love of Cruelty May Hint at the Future Killer’, The New York Times National (7 August).
26. Gordon, L. (1989) Heroes of Their Own Lives. London: Virago Press.
27. Grandin, T. (1988) ‘Behaviour of Slaughter Plant and Auction Employees toward the Animals’, Anthrozoos 1: 205-213.
28. Horrocks, P., ed. (1998) ‘The Cruelty Connection’. BBC Panorama (12 October).
29. Hutton, J. (1983) ‘Animal Abuse as a Diagnostic Approach in Social Work’, in A. H. Katcher and A. M. Beck (eds) (1983) New Perspectives on Our Lives with Companion Animals. Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press.
30. Jesperson, K. H. (1997) Animal Abuse. http://www.intercite.com/~dragon/abuse.htm
31. Jones, D. H., Picket, J., Oates, M. R. and Barbour, P. (1982) Understanding Child Abuse. Houndmills, Basingstoke: Macmillan.
32. Justice, B. and Justice, R. (1976) The Abusing Family. New York: Human Sciences Press.
33. Kellert, S. R. and Felthouse, A. R. (1985) ‘Childhood Cruelty toward Animals among Criminals and Noncriminals’, Human Relations 38: 1113-1129.
34. Kelly, L. (1997) ‘Weasel Words: Paedophiles and the Cycle of Abuse’, NOTA News 22: 9-17.
35. King, M. (1997) A Better World for Children. London: Routledge.
36. Larson, R. (1998) ‘Animal Cruelty May Be a Warning’, Washington Times (23 June).
37. Leibman, F. H. (1989) ‘Serial Murders: Four Case Histories’, Federal Probation 53: 41-45.
38. Lewis, J. (1987) ‘Judge Unites Two Cleveland Families’, Guardian (31 July).
39. Linnes, K. (1999) The Correlation Between Animal Abuse and Human Abuse. Mankato State University, MN. http://www.woofs.org/psychology/linnes.html
40. Manning, A. (2000) ‘Cruelty to Animals is Linked to Abuse in the Family’, USA Today (22 August).
41. McCurry, P, (2001) ‘Signs of Cruelty’, Community Care (1-7 March): 23.
42. Mead, M. (1963) ‘Problems of Criminology and Law in Different Cultures’. Read at the 16th Annual meeting of the Mid-continent Psychiatric Meeting (14 September).
43. Mellon, M. and Clapton, G. (1991) ‘Who Are We Protecting?’, Community Care (7 March): 22-24.
44. Munoz, L. (2001) Los Angeles Times (April). Quoting film director Gonzalez, in ‘Corner House Programme Notes, Amorez Perros’, Manchester, UK.
45. Munro, H. M. and Thrusfield, M. V. (2001) ‘Battered Pets: Features that Raise Suspicion of Non-accidental Injury’, Journal of Small Animal Practice 5: 218-226.
46. Neustatter, A. (1998) ‘Killers’ Animal Instincts: The Sadistic Fantasies that Drive Serial Killers Have Their Roots in Childhood - There is a Compelling Link with Cruelty to Animals’, Independent Tuesday Review (13 October): 8.
47. O'Hagan, M. and Smith, M. (1993) Special Issues in Child Care. London: Baillière Tindall.
48. Paris, E. (2000) Long Shadows: Truth, Lies and History ( Toronto: Alfred Knopf ), reviewed in M. Woollacott, ‘Truths Too Hard to Take’, Guardian Saturday Review (2 June 2001): 8.
49. Parton, N., Thorpe, D. and Wattam, C. (1997) Child Protection: Risk and the Moral Order. Houndmills, Basingstoke: Macmillan.
50. Parton, N. and O'Byrne, P. (2000) Constructive Social Work: Towards a New Practice. Houndmills, Basingstoke: Macmillan.
51. Piper, H. (2003) ‘Children and Young People Harming Animals: Intervention through PHSE’, Research Papers in Education 18(1): 1-17.
52. Rachels, J. (1996) The Elements of Moral Philosophy. Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill.
53. Ressler, R. K., Burgess, A. W. and Douglas, J. E. (1988) Sexual Homicide: Patterns and Motives. Lexington, MA: Lexington Books.
54. Roscoe, B., Haney, S. and Peterson, K. L. (1986) ‘Child/Pet Maltreatment: Adolescents’ Ratings of Parent and Owner Behaviours’. Adolescence 21: 807-814.
55. Roycroft, E. B. (1987) ‘When it's the Poor Who Get the Blame for Child Abuse’, Guardian Letters (29 December).
56. Rowe, M. and Goodchild, S. (2000) ‘Police Link Animal Cruelty to Violence against Children’, Independent on Sunday (30 January): 14.
57. Searle, J. R. (1995) The Construction of Social Reality. Harmondsworth: Penguin Books.
58. Shelburne, E. (1999) A Social Sentinel: Acts of Animal Cruelty Can Point to An Offender's Potential for Violence Against Humans. http://www.arkonline.com/violence.html
59. Utley, A. (1997) ‘Relatives’ Values’, Times Higher Educational Supplement (11 July).
60. Verlinden, S. (2000) ‘Risk Factors in School Shootings’. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR.
61. Victor, J. S. (1993) Satanic Panic: The Creation of a Contemporary Legend. Chicago, IL: Open Court Press.
62. Wilson, E. (1990) ‘Immoral Panics’, New Statesman and Society (31 August).
63. Wolfe, D. A. (1987) Child Abuse: Implications for Child Development and Psychopathology. Newbury Park: Sage.
64. Wolfe, D. A. (1991) Preventing Physical and Emotional Abuse. London: Guildford Press.