RSPCA NSW investigates increasing link between animal cruelty and domestic violence cases.
Animal welfare inspectors' work is intersecting with domestic violence responses as they investigate more serious cases of cruelty, posing greater danger for staff in NSW. RSPCA NSW general counsel Kathryn Jurd is studying the link between animal cruelty and domestic violence, observing a high level of association in recent cases. Apprehended domestic violence orders now contain conditions protecting animals owned by the victim.
May 27, 2024
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