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Media coverage
Title Kitty cruelty: child aged four reported for specialist animal cruelty unit after killing two kittens in Edinburgh Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Scottish Sun Media type Print Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 4/09/18 Description This article written for the Sun reports on the discussion at a SPCA and University Joint Conference on a case where a four year old child killed two kittens. 25 children have been referred to the charity to take part in the Scottish Animal Guardians programme.
Commenting on the case Professor Jo Williams stated that “It is difficult to attribute intention, but some have experienced adverse childhood experiences, some have not been diagnosed or have developmental difficulties or perhaps the parents are influencing their behaviour.
But we know that human wellbeing and animal welfare are totally connected.”Producer/Author Blair Meikle Persons Joanne Williams Title Edinburgh kitten killer aged four reported over animal cruelty Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Daily Record Media type Print Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 4/09/18 Description This article written for the Daily Record reports on the discussion at a SPCA and University Joint Conference on a case where a four year old child killed two kittens. 25 children have been referred to the charity to take part in the Scottish Animal Guardians programme.
Commenting on the case Professor Jo Williams stated that "“We know that human wellbeing and animal welfare are totally connected.”Producer/Author Alan McEwen Persons Joanne Williams Title Four-year-old referred to specialist unit after killing pair of kittens Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet The Scotsman Media type Print Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 4/09/18 Description This article written for the Scotsman reports on the discussion at a SPCA and University Joint Conference on a case where a four year old child killed two kittens. 25 children have been referred to the charity to take part in the Scottish Animal Guardians programme.
Commenting on the case Professor Jo Williams stated that “It is difficult to attribute intention, but some have experienced adverse childhood experiences, some have not been diagnosed or have developmental difficulties or perhaps the parents are influencing their behaviour,” she said.
“But we know that human wellbeing and animal welfare are totally connected.”
Prof Williams will evaluate the effectiveness of the three-year Scottish Animal Guardians programme.Producer/Author Shan Ross Persons Joanne Williams