Animals as covictims and more-than-property: the inclusion of companion animals in protection order statutes at the state level in the United States

This article analyzes statutes in 37 U.S. states and Washington, DC amended to include companion animals in definitions of domestic violence and to enable their inclusion in protection orders (POs). The findings indicate that while the inclusion of animal abuse in definitions of domestic violence te...

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Main Author: Fitzgerald, Amy J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Violence and victims
Year: 2025, Volume: 40, Issue: 1, Pages: 110-134
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