ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of current empirical knowledge on the intersection of violence toward people and nonhuman animals to highlight sociological factors and affective processes that may play a role in associations between animal maltreatment and interpersonal violence. In particular, we highlight literature on adverse family environments (violent households) to illustrate various factors that may be involved in the onset, maintenance, and intergenerational transmission of these antisocial behaviors. The chapter concludes with an overview and discussion of the practical implications of research in this area, current gaps in knowledge, and opportunities for future research.
