Attention Getter- Our pets makes us feel better, there always there for us, there more than

just a

pet there Familly. Can you imagine if something were to happen to them? it would be pretty

upsetting right? Well what if i were to tell you the amount of animals that are abused each year,

by all kinds of people coming from all different type of ages background ethnics . The sad truth

is that this could be prevented if we just take our time to see the warning sign.

Credibility-Hello, my name is Maria Belen Armijos and I'm a pro advocator on animal abuse and

domestic violence . I have volunteered time and money at my local animal shelter here in

charlotte and have been studying this topic ever since my junior year of high school.

Audience Relevance- It is crucial that we talk about about animal abuse and the link that it has

with domestic violence, especially the effects that it has on the smaller children. If we teach our

kids on a early age how to treat animal we can avoid problems later in the future. People who

grow up in a violent household and don't get help with the problem are very likely to turn on

defenseless animals to release their anger.

Preview Point-Today I'm going to focus on the following points First I will explain the cycle of

violence and how deceiving it can be, secondly I will discuss how animal cruelty playa role in

domestic violence and how one thing can lead to another Lastly I will talk about why the victims

of the abuser stay and where they can go with their pet for safety

Transition to point 1: Let's begin by talking about the circle of violence

Point 1 : The cycle of violence is an ongoing rotation that has different phas
Subpoint 1: The cycle of abuse starts off minor's situation like verbal abuse, Using foul

language, Making you feel less and isolating you from your family

Subpoint 2: In this stage the batter anger is building up everything is very

delicate. Yall will probably will argue about the smallest thing
Subpoint 3: According to the clarks prosecutor One woman is beaten by her
husband or partner every 15 seconds in the United States. (Uniform Crime Reports, Federal

Bureau of Investigation, 1991).

Transition : Next I am going to discuss how animal cruelty play a role in domestic violence and

how one thing can lead to another

Point 2: How animal abuse has role in domestic violence

Subpoint 1 :When it comes to domestic violence children have the most to lose

because they don't only lose their self esteem they also lose their childhood if the

situation continues
Subpoint 2: Children seek comfort in these situation on a pet and when the

preparator see this he/she goes for the pet. Leaving the child to feel scared and

defenseless
Subpoint 3: according to the national league defense Many victims entering

shelters report that their abuser has hurt, killed, or threatened family animals. About a

third report their children have harmed animals.

Transition : Lastly I will talk about why the victims of the abuser stay and where they can go

with their pet for safety

Points 3: Why victims stay in a violent Household

SubPoint 1: victims of domestic violence often say because of economically

situations and other words they wouldn't be able to sustain their families if it weren't for

the batter
 Subpoint 2: Victims also might stay because that have nowhere to go and they

don't know about other resources that there is out there for them and the pets

Subpoint 3: According to clark prosecutor Domestic violence does not end

immediately with separation. Over 70% of the women injured in domestic violence cases

are injured after separation.

Transition to conclusion In conclusion I hope you have learned a lot from this presentation and

speak up when you see maltreatment of animals or if you're even this situation get help there are

so many programs out there that are willing to help not only you but your pet as well

Review Main Point : Weve discussed that many signs that lead to violence situation, The cycle

of violence and how you can help or what you should do when you see injustices

Conclusion: I hope I have inspired you enough today to go lend a hand to a person in need and to

speak up when you need to. Volunteering at your local animal shelter is also a great way to

contribute to your community,