Silent Victims

<I>Silent Victims</I> offers students professionals and laypersons an overview of the most critical scientific and anecdotal findings about the antecedents and consequences of animal cruelty. The research presented includes notable studies on the factors associated with animal abuse including the perpetrators abusive environments. The book also offers readers an insider's look at animal cruelty; real life tales weave theories and research findings with applied fieldwork and examine commonly used strategies and techniques for recognizing and addressing animal abuse cases.