80% of child abusers have also abused animals
On September - 4 - 2010
Exploring the link between animal cruelty and violence
While those of us who love animals see all cruelty toward them as disturbing, a growing body of research shows that there is very good reason for everyone to be concerned. It turns out there is a strong link between animal abuse and serious crimes, including drug trafficking, domestic violence, rape and homicide.
http://www.rgj.com/article/20100904/NEIGHBORHOODS/9040308/1247/Exploring-the-link-between-animal-cruelty-and-violence
---------------------------------------------By the time you finish reading this, 15 children will have been abused; In the next five minutes, 30 more; Within the next hour, 360 more; And by tonight, close to 8,000+ children will have suffered from abuse, 5 of which will die. Child abuse has increased 134% since 1980 and is now considered a worldwide epidemic. The high jump in child abuse deaths and the shocking increase in statistics highlights the frightening lack of public knowledge.
Educate Yourself -- Learn the Facts
It May Just Save a Child's Life!!
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