Animal Cruelty: What you need to know about animal abuse and neglect

In this episode, Dr. Jones talks with Atlanta Animal Crimes Prosecutor Jessica Rock. She gives us insight into the horrors of animal abuse and just how prevalent it is in today's society.  She discusses the pivotal roles law enforcement and community members play in recognizing, reporting, and responding to these types of crimes.  Through her substantial and in-depth experiences, she gives listeners an inside look into dogfighting and cockfighting, as well as the differences in the overall structure of these crimes based on the socioeconomic levels of the offenders.  She discusses the undeniable link between animal abuse and domestic abuse.  She also provides information on reporting animal abuse and offers resources listeners can access to learn more about this topic.