LOST INNOCENCE: When children ABUSE ANIMALS.

  • Published In: Servamus Community-based Safety & Security Magazine, 2025, v. 118, n. 5. P. 36 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article discusses the troubling phenomenon of children committing acts of cruelty against animals, highlighting incidents of dogfighting and sexual abuse of animals by minors in South Africa. It emphasizes the connection between such behaviors and backgrounds of violence, neglect, and abuse, suggesting that childhood animal cruelty (CAC) can be an indicator of future violent tendencies towards humans. The NSPCA calls for greater awareness and intervention, noting that addressing these behaviors early can help prevent future violence. The article also outlines the legal framework in South Africa regarding animal protection and the treatment of child offenders under the Child Justice Act. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Servamus Community-based Safety & Security Magazine. 2025/05, Vol. 118, Issue 5, p36
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1015-2385
  • Accession Number:185698085
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