There is pretty convincing evidence that there's a link between childhood torture of animals and aggressive, violent behavior as an adult, which is particularly strong in serial abusers and killers. This link is also true of children who witness cruelty to animals, which I imagine desensitizes them to the behavior. We need to find ways…
There is pretty convincing evidence that there's a link between childhood torture of animals and aggressive, violent behavior as an adult, which is particularly strong in serial abusers and killers. This link is also true of children who witness cruelty to animals, which I imagine desensitizes them to the behavior. We need to find ways to intervene early on before aggression is normalized and more prone to escalate into more violent aggression in adulthood. Animal abuse needs to be taken seriously by law enforcement with penalties, but also with rehabilitation. The cycle of abuse needs to be stopped.
You are absolutely right. And I cannot more strongly agree with the need for rehab, and not just punishment. Hurt people hurt people. And the best way to end the cycle is to help people who are hurt, not hurt them more.
There is pretty convincing evidence that there's a link between childhood torture of animals and aggressive, violent behavior as an adult, which is particularly strong in serial abusers and killers. This link is also true of children who witness cruelty to animals, which I imagine desensitizes them to the behavior. We need to find ways to intervene early on before aggression is normalized and more prone to escalate into more violent aggression in adulthood. Animal abuse needs to be taken seriously by law enforcement with penalties, but also with rehabilitation. The cycle of abuse needs to be stopped.
You are absolutely right. And I cannot more strongly agree with the need for rehab, and not just punishment. Hurt people hurt people. And the best way to end the cycle is to help people who are hurt, not hurt them more.