Cita recomendada. HERBERT GARRIDO, A., Maltrato animal: las victimas ocultas de la violencia doméstica, en dA. Derecho Animal (Forum of Animal Law Studies) 11/1 (2020). -DOI https://doi.org/10.5565/rev/da.471Resumen Un creciente número de investigaciones indican la concurrencia de la violencia doméstica y el maltrato animal. A menudo los miembros de la familia que comenten violencia doméstica utilizan las amenazas y maltrato a los animales de compañía como un medio para controlar a su parejas e hijos. La mayor parte de las investigaciones se ha realizado en el contexto de los Estados Unidos de América. El presente expone los resultados obtenidos de un estudio realizado en México. Se recopilaron datos de 80 hombres y mujeres pertenecientes a grupos de apoyo de violencia doméstica de la ciudad de Xalapa, Veracruz. Los participantes señalaron la presencia de amenazas y actos de maltrato físico y/o psicológico a sus animales de compañía. El 40% indico que su animal fue golpeado por el agresor. El 20% informo que la preocupación por el bienestar de su mascota fue un impedimento para abandonar el hogar que compartía con el maltratador. El 15% indico que sus hijos estuvieron presentes en la situación de violencia a animales.Palabras clave: maltrato animal; violencia doméstica; animales de compañía; violencia; mascotas. Abstract -Animal Abuse: The Hidden Victims of Domestic ViolenceA growing number of investigations indicate the concurrence of domestic violence and animal abuse. Family members who commit domestic violence often use threats and mistreatment of pets as a means of controlling their partners and children. Most of the investigations have been conducted in the United States of America. This paper presents the results obtained from a study carried out in Mexico. Collected data on 80 men and women belonging to domestic violence support groups in the city of Xalapa, Veracruz. Participants noted the presence of threats and acts of physical and/or psychological ill-treatment of their pets. 40% said their animal was beaten by the aggressor. 20% reported that concern for their pet's well-being was an impediment to leaving the home they shared with the abuser. Fifteen percent indicated that their children observed animal abuse.
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