Episode 1: Desmond’s Law

Animal Amicus podcast

Are abused animals represented in court? Which industries oppose animal protection laws? What are the different ways animals are perceived and how does this affect legislation? Nicole Pallotta and David Rosengard tackle these and other questions as they discuss the history of animal protection and animal cruelty laws, the link between domestic violence and animal abuse, courtroom animal advocate programs (CAAP), and the stories behind Desmond’s Law and Franky’s Law.

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Resources

Resources referenced in this episode along with additional relevant articles are listed below:

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  • Animal Welfare Institute: Safe Havens Mapping Project
  • Battered Women’s Justice Project: Understanding Animal Abuse as Intimate Partner Violence
  • Pamela Carlisle-Frank, Joshua M. Frank & Lindsey Nielsen (2004) Selective battering of the family pet, Anthrozoös, 17:1, 26-42, DOI: 10.2752/089279304786991864 
  • UConnToday: Desmond’s Law 5 Years Later: UConn Animal Law Clinic Leader Conducting Study, Crafting Manual, Developing Diversionary Program
  • SSRN: Desmond’s Law: Early Impressions of Connecticut’s Court Advocate Program for Animal Cruelty Cases by Jessica Rubin

Model Animal Protection Laws

Our collection includes definitions of terms, general prohibitions, defenses, pre- and post-conviction procedures, and other provisions.

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  • Maine Public: ‘Franky’s Law’ Would Give Animals Legal Advocates in Cruelty Cases by Judy Harrison
  • Maine Legislature: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17, § 1031(3-C) (“Franky’s Law”)

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