A report by the Naturewatch Foundation highlights a significant training gap among police regarding the connection between animal abuse and human violence. Only 60% of police forces in England and Wales provide training on recognizing pets as instruments of coercion and manipulation in abusive relationships. Many victims remain in abusive situations out of concern for their pets. Experts call for mandatory training for officers and collaboration between domestic abuse and animal welfare professionals to better address these complex dynamics.
"Only 60% of police forces in England and Wales teach officers about pets being used as tools of coercion, despite many households having pets."
"Survivors often form deep emotional bonds with their pets, especially in abusive relationships, requiring police to link these animals to the victim's situation."
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