The partnership between the NSPCC and the RSPCA is an astute move. It was always common sense that the sort of individual who abuses animals is more likely to mistreat children.
Now that link has been statistically confirmed and RSPCA inspectors are being trained to spot child abuse.
They have regular access to people's homes and can now use this privilege to be on the lookout for evidence of child, as well as animal, cruelty. This is a welcome development in the ongoing battle to protect our children from the human animals who maltreat them.
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