Welcome to the February issue of the National Link Coalition’s LINK-Letter. Each month we keep you up-to-date on public policy, programs and research at the intersections of animal abuse, child maltreatment, domestic violence and elder abuse.

In the attached PDF you can read about:

• The Attorney General’s initiative to reduce children’s exposure to violence
• The American Veterinary Medical Association policy on reporting animal abuse
• Sheltering animals and families together in domestic violence safehouses
• The Link fights animal abuse in The Netherlands
• The Link comes to Colombia
• New research from Australia on animal abuse and domestic violence
• Link cases in Texas and Arkansas
• Pet Protection Order law enacted in New Jersey, introduced in Florida
• Animal abuser registry legislation
• Animal abuse linked to sibling abuse
• Plus 24 new training opportunities for you to learn about The Link, and lots more!

By clicking on the hyperlinks in the PDF, you’ll be connected immediately to individuals and organizations who are making a difference in the lives of abused people and animals. Enjoy the issue, share it with your colleagues, and please send me your comments, news, and names of any associates who would also like to receive the LINK-Letter.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and all the loved members of your family,
Phil Arkow
Coordinator, National Link Coalition

Download The LinkLetter – February 2012

A monthly report of news about international developments in the link between animal abuse, child abuse and domestic violence, from the National Link Coalition.