Open AccessAnimal protection: Organizational constraints and collaborative opportunities
Author(s) -
Kendra Coulter,
Bridget Nicholls,
Amy Fitzgerald
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of community safety and well-being
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2371-4298
DOI - 10.35502/jcswb.237
Subject(s) - harm , enforcement , cruelty , law enforcement , business , public relations , process (computing) , environmental planning , political science , environmental resource management , geography , computer science , law , economics , operating system
This paper examines the landscape of animal cruelty investigations in Canada. Building on six years of mixed-methods research, we first outline the enforcement organizations and investigations process. Then we identify three challenges for jurisdictions across the country: the unevenness of forensic veterinary expertise, differing levels of Crown awareness and engagement, and relative availability of community-based programs and services to solve problems and prevent harm. We argue that further development of all three areas, including through strengthened multi-sector collaboration, will increase the effectiveness of animal protection, better protect vulnerable people, and augment public safety.