A Template Analysis of Intimate Partner Violence Survivors’ Experiences of Animal Maltreatment: Implications for Safety Planning and Intervention

Elizabeth A. Collins; Anna M. Cody; Shelby Elaine McDonald; Nicole Nicotera; Frank R. Ascione; James Herbert Williams

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A Template Analysis of Intimate Partner Violence Survivors’ Experiences of Animal Maltreatment: Implications for Safety Planning and Intervention

Elizabeth A. Collins, Anna M. Cody, Shelby Elaine McDonald, Nicole Nicotera, Frank R. Ascione, James Herbert Williams

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This study explores the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV) and animal cruelty in an ethnically diverse sample of 103 pet-owning IPV survivors recruited from community-based domestic violence programs. Template analysis revealed five themes: (a) Animal Maltreatment by Partner as a Tactic of Coercive Power and Control, (b) Animal Maltreatment by Partner as Discipline or Punishment of Pet, (c) Animal Maltreatment by Children, (d) Emotional and Psychological Impact of Animal Maltreatment Exposure, and (e) Pets as an Obstacle to Effective Safety Planning. Results demonstrate the potential impact of animal maltreatment exposure on women and child IPV survivors’ health and safety.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	452-476
Number of pages	25
Journal	Violence Against Women
Volume	24
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801217697266
State	Published - Mar 1 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

animal abuse
coercive control
domestic violence

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Gender Studies
Sociology and Political Science
Law

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