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Addressing the link between animal cruelty, coercive control, and family violence, advocating for legislative changes and support for survivors.
🟡 Medium · Statement4 December 2025 · 846 words
Animal cruelty is linked to family violence. WA needs stronger laws and support for victims and thei
Calls for legislative changes to protect animals and acknowledge animal abuse as coercive control in
“Threats to animals are threats to people.”
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Members who spoke
Dorn, Amanda
Topics
family violenceanimal crueltycoercive controllegislationchild protection
Legislation Referenced
· 4 December 2025
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