Intimate Partner Violence Survivors and Pets: Exploring Practitioners’ Experiences in Addressing Client Needs

• Published in: Families in society Vol. 99; no. 2; pp. 134 - 145
• Main Authors: Hageman, Tina O’Neil, Langenderfer-Magruder, Lisa, Greene, Tamara, Williams, James Herbert, St. Mary, Jason, McDonald, Shelby Elaine, Ascione, Frank R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.04.2018; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Domestic violence; Families & family life; Housing; Intimate partner violence; Medical diagnosis; Pets; Safety; Shelters; Survivor; intimate partner violence; animal abuse; service use; safe housing; safety planning

Research has documented a relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and animal abuse. Literature reports that many times IPV survivors delay seeking safety because of their concern for the safety of their pets and many shelters do not provide services for their pets. There continues to be...