Animal Cruelty and Domestic Abuse

An interview with Christine Mott

Pets are often the first targets of abusers or become pawns of abuse and control toward their victims. Statistics show domestic abusers harm pets and animals in the home just as they abuse their partner or children. Christine Mott discusses the link between animal cruelty and domestic abuse and the crucial role lawyers can play to help victims and their pets.


  • Attorney CLE accreditation 

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