EAST HADDAM, CT (July 24, 2001) -

The 24-page book examines the concepts & causes associated with animal cruelty, state & federal laws that address mistreatment of animals, & connection between animal cruelty & domestic violence, child abuse, & other violent behavior.

Understanding Animal Cruelty also takes a look at high-profile cases of animal cruelty, such as those committed by serial killers & notorious school shooters.

Written for high-school students & their teachers, Understanding Animal Cruelty is an excellent resource for school projects, reports & debates. It also includes critical - thinking questions, activities & suggestions on how teens can stop animal cruelty in their communities. To cover portion of production costs, Understanding Animal Cruelty is priced at per copy.

Order online at http://www.nahee.org or send a check or money order (payable to NAHEE) to NAHEE, HSUS Youth Education Division, PO Box 362, East Haddam, CT 06423-0362

Understanding Animal Cruelty may also be viewed & downloaded at http://www.humaneteen.org

Editor's Note: Press copies of Understanding Animal Cruelty can be obtained from HSUS Media Relations Department. Call Karen Allanach at 301-548-7778 or Rachel Querry at 301-258-825 for a copy.

Contacts: Susan Hejlik (860) 434-8666, hejlik@nahee.org Or Karen L. Allanach (301) 548-7778