Levitt, Patronek, and Grisso have co-edited a groundbreaking, creative, multidisciplinary volume. Chapters address the many facets of animal cruelty and maltreatment. The authors rely on prior research, making this book an outstanding reference for forensic mental health professionals, animal control officers, schools of veterinary medicine, practicing veterinarians, and attorneys. This is a major contribution in an area that has received ... Read morelittle prior attention.
Alan M. Goldstein, PhD, ABPP-Forensic, Professor Emeritus, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Combatting animal cruelty
a serious offense officially recognized by the FBI as a danger to our communities
requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Many states mandate that veterinarians and other agencies report animal crimes, and some now require mental health evaluations and/or counseling for convicted offenders. The editors of this important book, experts in the fields of psychology and veterinary medicine, have compiled an impressive roster of contributors who live and breathe these issues in their daily work
making this a must-read for psychologists, veterinarians, social workers, and prosecutors navigating the unique hurdles that arise in animal cruelty cases.
Lora Dunn, JD, Staff Attorney, Criminal Justice Program, Animal Legal Defense Fund Levitt, Patronek, and Grisso have created an essential and indispensable resource for anyone who confronts animal maltreatment in their professional work. It's especially timely given the FBI's recent (2015) recognition of the importance of officially tracking different forms of animal maltreatment. The editors and chapter authors are to be commended for addressing critical issues in the fields of animal welfare and human mental health: How do we evaluate incidents of animal maltreatment, and how does forensic science shape our response to perpetrators of animal maltreatment?
Frank R. Ascione, PhD, Scholar-in-Residence, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver This book comes at a critical time in legal and animal history when there is growing legal action in cases of animal maltreatment. Written by world-renowned experts, this resource provides key information that has been profoundly lacking in the legal arena. This ground-breaking publication will facilitate the proper and appropriate action in animal cases for all parties involved.
Melinda Merck, DVM, Veterinary Forensics Consulting, LLC Show Less