EDUCATION

Breaking the Cycle of Abuse Towards Animals and People

Explore the connection between abuse of animals and abuse of humans. Cathleen Palm from the Center for Children’s Justice, Amy Kaunas from the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, and Corporal Spada from the Pennsylvania State Police, will introduce us to the KeystoneLINK Coalition. Added 11.11.2021

What's the LINK? Abuse of Animals and Humans

PA Centered podcast explores the connection between abuse of animals and abuse of humans. The podcast features Cathleen Palm from the Center for Children’s Justice, Amy Kaunas from the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, and Corporal Spada from the Pennsylvania State Police, who introduce the KeystoneLINK Coalition.  Added 7.5.2021

Animal Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence

Animal abuse is a form of power and control often used to manipulate, intimidate, and retaliate
against people and can be another form of intimate partner violence. Changes to animal abuse laws,
also known as “Libre’s Law”, increase the penalties for abusing animals and can assist in holding
offenders accountable. Added 6.18.2021

The Link Between Animal Abuse and Other Crimes

Presentation and roundtable discussion on the link between animal abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and other crimes; legislative update on animal cruelty laws in Pennsylvania, including anti-puppy mill legislation; and how training dogs in prison reduces recidivism for formerly incarcerated people. Added 6.18.2021

Closing the "boyfriend loophole" and protecting women

The Violence Against Women Act, which uses federal funding to assist victims of sexual assault and stalking and aims to reduce those crimes, has enjoyed broad support.  Since its enactment in 1994, it has been reauthorized and expanded which bipartisan and backing serval times, lapsing in 2018. Added 6.18.2021