Animal Cruelty

The Animal Cruelty Prosecution Unit and regional Sacramento Animal Cruelty Task Force were formed to address animal abuse throughout Sacramento County.

Recognizing a link between animal abuse and violent crimes against people (particularly child abuse and domestic violence), the District Attorney’s office believes a specialized unit will result in consistent and skilled vertical prosecution of these offenders and that the task force will unite partners in law enforcement and community organizations to improve training, communication and awareness concerning issues of animal cruelty.

View/download Animal Cruelty brochure

Statistics & Citations on Link Between Family and Animal Violence

Justice Journal Podcast – Episode 31

Animal Cruelty Unit & Task Force: What Is Being Done To Identify, Investigate and Prosecute Offenders And Protect Animals (pt. 1)

Justice Journal Podcast – Episode 32

Animal Cruelty Unit & Task Force: What Is Being Done To Identify, Investigate and Prosecute Offenders And Protect Animals (pt. 2)

Justice Journal Podcast – Episode 39

Animal Cruelty Unit & Task Force: Community Organization And Advocate Involvement (pt. 1)

Justice Journal Podcast – Episode 40

Animal Cruelty Unit & Task Force: Community Organization And Advocate Involvement (pt. 1)