By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Advocates for domestic violence victims and those supporting animal rights are teaming up to support the latest proposal for a public registry in Connecticut that would identify people who abuse animals. The two groups contend those who abuse animals should be singled out because they’re more likely to repeat certain types of abuses, such as animal hoarding, but also to commit violent crimes against people, especially in the form of domestic violence. “We’re continuously viewing opportunities to be responsive in unique ways to keep victims safe,” said Karen Jarmoc, president and CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “At the end of the day, it’s a very, very credible evidence-based link here.” Connecticut lawmakers have proposed bills in the past, but to no avail, that would have created animal abuse registries similar to sexual abuser registries. This year, with the new legislative session starting Feb. 3, the concept has been resurrected by a task force created by the General Assembly to study the humane treatment of animals in municipal and regional shelters. The group is suggesting a state-run online registry funded by annual fees charged to offenders. The name, identifying […]
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