Breaking Silence Season 2 Pet Abuse
Health & Wellbeing
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8m 38s
With many refuges unable to accommodate animals, a surprising 53% of abuse victims stay in violent relationships out of fear of their animals being harmed. Pets are a much-loved part of the family, but all too often are caught up in the cycle of violence.
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