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Evidence is mounting that animal abuse is frequently embedded in families scarred by domesticviolence and child maltreatment, and often predicts the potential for other violent acts. Thislandmark book is a compilation of 45 original essays by 51 noted authorities who argue compellinglythat violence prevention programs are enhanced by including animal protection personnel and byrecognizing animal maltreatment as a human welfare issue. It includes original research, strategicinterventions, and dramatic tales from survivors of multiple forms of family violence. The book is anhistoric step in helping professionals from the three fields recognize their interconnectedness andin encouraging cross-disciplinary training, prevention, and intervention.
Price: $24.95 US, ISBN 1-55753-143-9, Published by: Purdue University Press
E-mail: libpup@omni.cc.purdue.edu


EarthKind
Humane Education

Perhaps the single most valuable source of information available to humane educators is EarthKind, a teacher's handbook on Humane Education by David Selby.
Available from and published by Trentham Books.
Cost £17.95 + postage and packing.


Louise van der Merwe
Editor - Animal Voice
P.O. Box 825
SOMERSET WEST 7129
South Africa
Tel: + 27 (21) 852 8160
Fax: + 27 (21) 852 4402
E-mail: avoice@yebo.co.za
Web Site: www.animal-voice.org

Two short humane education books written by Louise van der Merwe, one of which has a companion workbrook:
Goosie's Story - a short novel plus accompanying workbook
This short novel tells the poignant story of a battery hen called Goosie who is given a chance of freedom. Far from a unit of production, she turns out to be a fabulous mother, a feisty defender of what is hers, with a robust ability to enjoy life to the full. "Goosie" has been selected as a Grade 4 reader in South Africa (for 10 year olds) and has also been selected for serialisation in the Sunday Times' ReadRight supplement. "Goosie" is accompanied by a 28-page Workbook compiled by Vista publications.
Price: Goosie's Story is £2.50. The Workbook is £1.10. Minimum order: 10 copies of Workbook. Plus postage and packing.
Heroes and Lionhearts (Three-times award winner)
We seldom hear about the courage of an animal. Yet every day, animals around the world defy all odds to save the lives of both humans and other animals. As a tribute to these unsung heroes, the SPCA in South Africa chooses one animal each year to receive its prestigious 'Animal of the Year' award. In addition, medals for bravery are awarded to men, women and children who have shown great courage in rescuing their furred and feathered friends from danger. This book, which has won two local and one international award, tells the story of some of these heroes.
Ages 9 - 12.
Price: £3.50, plus postage and packing.

Please contact Louise van der Merwe directly if interested:
E-mail: avoice@yebo.co.za

Newspaper

Animal People newspaper sends free subscriptions (10 issues/year) to incorporated non-profit animal protection groups and schools or libraries which request one on letterhead. Reports on investigations of the animal abuse/human abuse link can be found on the web site of Animal People.

Animal People: News for People Who Care About Animals
P.O. Box 960
CLINTON, WA 98236-0960
USA
Tel: + 1 (360) 579 2505
Fax: + 1 (360) 579 2575
E-mail:anmlpepl@whidbey.com
Web Site: www.animalpeoplenews.org

Videos

Has the following excellent videos, that can be used to great effect by animal protection societies -accepted for their scientific value, but imparting key humane educational messages.

Stimulus Response
An excellent teaching video for secondary school science classes (ages 14-19). Shows how animalsperceive stimuli, demonstrating remarkable receptors, have the ability to learn (from videos too!),and how they respond to the stimuli of their environment. Enhances understanding of animal behaviourand responses.

Let's Ask The Animals
An excellent video for primary school children (aged 7-13) designed for use in science classes. Shows links between humans and animals in life processes, and gives new perspectives on farm animals. Enhances understanding of animals and their lives and motivations.


Society & Animals Forum
P.O. Box 1297
WASHINGTON GROVE
MD 20880-1297
USA
Tel/Fax: + 1 (301) 963 4751
E-mail: kshapiro@societyandanimalsforum.org
Web Site: www.societyandanimalsforum.org

Beyond Violence is a video that does more than examine the link between animal abuse and human violence. It also depicts the many ways in which animals foster and support human development--a relationship with an animal can help an individual heal from emotional injury, promote emotional development, teach us about compassion and caring, and engender a sense of ethics and responsibility. Video and Discussion Guide available in both English and Spanish language versions. see: www.societyandanimalsforum.org/beyond_violence.html Society & Animals Forum project offers products addressing a serious societal problem. The Web Site includes interesting general information.

Training

The Institute for Humane Education offers three training programs:

• M.Ed. in Humane Education (Distance-Learning)
• Humane Education Certificate Program (HECP)
• Sowing Seeds Workshops

Tomorrow's Lesson Plan is a business that offers a one-day workshop in humane education for teachers. The course has been approved for one to three units of professional development credit through Chapman University. See: www.tomorrowslessonplan.com/workshops.html

Animal Protection Society Resources

RSPCA makes available the following publications:

• Good Practice in Animal Welfare Education (Shows animal welfare education in practice in schools across England and Wales)
• Animals and Schools
• Animals and the Early Years
• Animals and Further Education
• Animals and School Pupils with Special Educational Needs
• National Curriculum Links (Animal Welfare Activity Ideas)
• Animals and Education - How to Make Your School Animal Friendly
• Animal Welfare Education and the Environment
• Wildlife Worksheets for Key Stage 1
• Animal Wise - Teacher's resource pack for Key Stage 2
• Video: Exploring Contemporary Animal Issues
• Animal Action (monthly youth magazine) (£1.30)

HSUS has a publications catalogue covering every aspect of animal welfare, including extensivematerial on humane education via their affiliated society, The National Association for Humane andEnvironmental Education (NAHEE).

HSUS makes available the following publications:

• First Strike - an excellent resource on the link between animal cruelty and criminality. The importance of this area is attracting well-deserved attention. KIND News ('Kids in Nature's Defense') a monthly newspaper - primary, junior and senior
• KIND worksheet packets
• KIND workshop leader's guide

AHA produces educational videos, lesson plans and activities, handouts and reproducibles.

AHA makes available the following publications:

• Humane Education 'Examines the rationale and goals of humane education, including the history and America's attitudes toward animals. Describes suitable topics and strategies for teaching humane education to all grade levels. Includes suggestions on handling controversial animal-related issues and building awareness for your programs in and out of schools.'
• Favourite Lessons by Humane Educators
• Be Kind to Animals Activities
• Pet Responsibility: Citizenship Lessons for Elementary Students
• The Classroom Pet
• Teacher's guide on Pet Owner Responsibility
• Teachers Packet(almost 50 lessons and activities, includes the above five publications together with, Cycle of Violence and
• Progress in Humane Education).

• Web of Life Resource Kits (divided into two age-groups kindergarten to grade 3, and grades 4 to 6).
• Animaland Classroom for 7 to 12 year olds features animal profiles, activities, puzzles and games.
• Video on pet overpopulation
• Kids, animals and Literature - bibliography of 450 books with positive humane themes.

• Humane Education Resource Pack (complete kit of curriculum materials for teachers - early years to senior, separate section for each grade).
• The Humane Educator (bi-annual newsletter for humane educators and teachers with articles on programs, resources and humane education issues).

Compassion in World Farming (CIWF)
Second Floor, River Court, Mill Lane
GODALMING, Surrey GU7 1EZ
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (1483) 521 950
Fax: + 44 (1483) 861 639
E-mail: compassion@ciwf.co.uk
Web Site: www.ciwf.org

CIWF has videos, books, reports, slide sets and education packs, catering for Key Stage 2, through secondary school up to veterinary and agriculture students.

CIWF makes available the following publications:

• There's a Pig in My Pasta (video)
• Hens to the Slaughter (video)
• The Animal Debate (video)
• Farm Animal Focus - education pack and newsletter aimed at KS2
• Campaigning Against Cruelty - a teaching resource pack including slides for KS3 & 4
• The Welfare Argument - information pack for veterinary and agriculture students, exploring welfare in farming.

WSPA makes available a comprehensive two-part further education resource for veterinary and agriculture students. This has contributions from leading academics in the fields of animal science, animal behaviour and animal ethics.

WSPA, Africa makes available the following publications:

• The Unlikely Burden and other stories Leading African writers have donated stories, free of charge, to a children’s book which aims to transform perceptions of wild animals, pets and beasts of burden into perceptions of compassion.
• Humane Education Resource Pack (short story entitled, “Palesa finds a friend” with activities and general information on humane education and animal welfare).
• Bushmeat Trade Resource Pack (complete pack on what is the bushmeat trade specifically on eating apes with learner activities).

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