SAFETY IN OUR URBAN AREAS: How animal abuse signals and fuels violent crime.

  • Published In: Servamus Community-based Safety & Security Magazine, 2026, v. 119, n. 3. P. 38 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article explains how animal cruelty can serve as an early warning sign of broader violence within communities. Topics include the link between animal abuse and crimes such as domestic violence and organised crime highlighted by the National Council of SPCAs, the legal implications under the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962, and the importance of reporting cruelty as an indicator of deeper social and safety risks.

Additional Information

  • Source:Servamus Community-based Safety & Security Magazine. 2026/03, Vol. 119, Issue 3, p38
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1015-2385
  • Accession Number:192000623

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