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Our team members are well-versed in the link between animal maltreatment and human violence.We welcome the opportunity to provide tools and training for other organizations.To request our services，please complete this列车请求表。

The following resources offer guidance to help human services and animal welfare professionals understand the link between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence，recognize interconnected signs of abuse，and take action to protect both people and animals。

信号灯，信号灯

If you are visiting a family with pets and observe signs of abuse and neglect，ask questions about the pet（s）。moreover，if pets are not visible but there are clear indications that pets reside in or outside the home，ask about the pets.For example，“It appears you have pets.Where do they usually stay？Who takes care of them？How long have you had them？”For more info，see AWI’s信号灯和信号灯. 
 
If what you observe or are told causes concern for the well-being of the pet，assess whether the family would be open to suggestion，such as“Your dog looks very thin。Alot of things could account for that.Has he been to see a vet recently？”If not open to suggestion，orif questioning the family would be unsafe，report your concerns to law enforcement，animal control，or your local animal cruelty hotline。

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Identifying animal abuse in the home can be the first opportunity to save an animal and intervene with a family at risk.When speaking with children，it is advisable to ask them questions abouttheir experience with pets and other animals.By asking about animals in the home，family violence can identifiearer， making intervention more likely to succeed and safeguarding children，pets，and their families.For more info，see AWI’sAsking Children About Pets。

When Children Witness Animal Abuse in the Home

Children may witness violence in the home，such as the abuse of one parent by another， of a grandparent by another adult or of the family pet.Children who witness abuse are at greater risk for becoming either victims or perpetrators.One form of abuse that children too often witness is toward the pet in family violence situations.When there is knowledge that child has witnesd anseal， information should be obtained from the child or his or her caretaker.For questions to ask，see AWI’sWhen Children Witness Animal Abuse。

Children who witness violence should be evaluated by a mental health professional and a treatment plan developed.Most trained mental health professionals have the necessary skills and training to do this；however，they must be aware of the need to ask questions directly about the child either witnesg or engaging in in amuse。

安全规划

Up to 48%of survivors report that they delay leaving a dangerous situation because they have no way to keep their pet safe if they leave.Including pets when safety planning will help survivors and advocates address this barrier so that people and pets can seek safety.For more info，Asee’s安全规划.This tool can be used by survivors and/or their advocates。

交叉报告和交叉列车

Recognizing the relationship between child abuse and animal abuse，some states have passed cross reporting laws or are considering doing so（please see the tables below for details）。It is important that human services professionals are trained to recognize and report signs of animal abuse，and that animal service agents be taught to look for signs of child abuse.AWI is dedicated to advancing this effor.Please check back soon for additional recommendations and training tools。

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Safe havens for pets are sheltering services available to help individuals experiencing domestic violence place their companion animals out of harm's way so that they may seek safety for themselves.Safe havens for pets operate differently from one community to another.AWI has identified resources for panion animals，or those who are interested in developing a safe haven program in their community.Please visitSafe Havens for Petsfor research，resources，and funding recommendations

连接with other Safe Havens for Pets
At AWI and Safe Havens for Pets，we believe professional collaboration is essential to successfully serving people and their pets.Please consider following Safe Havens for Pets on Facebook and joining ourPets Partnership为Safe HavensFacebook group.This private group is intended to facilitate the discussion of shared goals in relation to supporting domestic violence survivors and their animals.If you volunter，work，orotherwise advocate for domestic violence survivors and their pets，we hope you will join us。