Child cruelty to animals and social violence

This paper aims to point directly at a social circumstance that is not given the importance it should be given: the mistreatment of animals and its possible relationship with social violence. There are multiple connections in which this relationship manifests itself in the psychological, biological and social spheres. Leading scholars have contributed to this analysis and this article is a modest effort to summarise some of their contributions. As a dialectical counterpart to this process we must consider the role of Humanitarian Education in the formation of more empathetic and compassionate citizens for the construction of less violent societies. The aim is then to present a set of reflections for parents, teachers, professionals and officials of various child protection institutions, so that they can incorporate this element into their daily lives in favour of a climate of peace and social coexistence.

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Assistante sociale, licenciée en éducation et en enseignement des sciences sociales. Professeur à la faculté des sciences de l'éducation de l'université de Carabobo. Conseillère pour les droits des enfants et des adolescents, municipalité de Naguanagua. Vice-présidente de la Fondation pour la protection des animaux ASOGUAU. Membre de la Coordinadora de Profesionales por la Prevencion de Abusos.