Intimate Partner Violence, Animal Maltreatment, and Concern for Animal Safekeeping: A Survey of Survivors Who Owned Pets and Livestock

Giesbrecht, Crystal J.

doi:10.1177/10778012211034215

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“…Others stated that if they were aware of someone who was experiencing IPVand needed assistance with an animal, they would like to help. Results of a survey conducted with victims/survivors (Giesbrecht, 2021b) at the same time as the present study indicated that many survivors who own animals did not access formal supports but received assistance from family and friends. When survivors need temporary safekeeping for pets or care for livestock while they stay in a domestic violence shelter or work on securing housing and relocating for safety, many trust family and friends to care for their animals.…”

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“…This survey was part of a larger mixed-methods study which included surveys for victims/survivors of IPV who owned animals (Giesbrecht, 2021b), human service professionals, and animal welfare professionals (Giesbrecht, 2021a) and interviews with survivors. The study was approved by the University of Regina's Research Ethics Board.…”

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“…In some cases, victims/survivors of IPV may delay ending relationships because of responsibility for animals, especially when they feel they will not be able to take their animals with them or keep the animals after separation. For others, concern for animals is a catalyst in their decision to end the relationship and escape with their pet (Ascione et al, 2007; Barrett et al, 2018, 2020; Collins et al, 2018; Giesbrecht, 2021a, 2021b; Stevenson et al, 2018; Wuerch et al, 2020, 2021).…”

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Intimate Partner Violence, Animal Maltreatment, and Animal Safekeeping: Findings From a Public Survey

Giesbrecht¹

2021

J Interpers Violence

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While research on the link between intimate partner violence (IPV), animal maltreatment, and the need for animal safekeeping has increased significantly in recent years, previous research has included samples of victims/survivors and service providers. The present study examined public awareness of the link between IPV, animal abuse, and the need for animal safekeeping. The study also examined awareness of services and supports and inquired about respondents’ experiences with animal safekeeping in situations of IPV through an online survey that was open to the public. The survey included quantitative and qualitative questions and asked about three types of animals: pets, livestock, and service animals. Respondents were 176 residents of Saskatchewan who live in urban, rural, and northern areas of the province. Findings indicate that many respondents knew people who experienced IPV where their animals were also abused. Several respondents had assisted someone in planning for temporary animal safekeeping as part of their plan to exit a relationship when they were experiencing IPV. These results demonstrate the importance of “natural supports,” including family, friends, and neighbors, for providing information, support, and assistance with animal safekeeping in situations of IPV, especially in rural and northern communities that do not have domestic violence and animal welfare agencies nearby. Findings also indicate public support for increasing services and supports for people who experience IPV and own animals, including pet-friendly domestic violence shelters and rental housing, to allow people and animals escaping IPV to remain together.

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confidence: 57%

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confidence: 99%