Episode 4: The Data

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In this episode of the Desmond's Army podcast, host Matt Caron is joined by Zilla Cannamela, the President of Desmond's Army, and attorney advocate Joyce Glass. They discuss the ongoing efforts in animal advocacy, particularly focusing on the implications of Desmond's Law, which aims to protect animals from cruelty and neglect. The conversation highlights the importance of data in understanding the effectiveness of the law, as well as the challenges faced by attorney advocates in navigating the legal system.

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Joyce shares insights from a recent study conducted by Desmond's Army, revealing alarming statistics about animal cruelty cases in Connecticut, including the prevalence of misdemeanors over felonies and the link between animal abuse and domestic violence.

The episode emphasizes the need for more comprehensive training for attorney advocates and the importance of community involvement in addressing animal cruelty.

Zilla and Joyce advocate for the expansion of Desmond's Law to include all companion animals, arguing that all animals deserve protection from abuse. They also discuss the role of media in raising awareness and the necessity of holding perpetrators accountable.

The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in advocacy efforts and support legislative changes that will strengthen animal protection laws.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Desmond's Army Podcast

02:12 Introducing Joyce Glass: Animal Advocate Attorney

06:44 The Importance of Data in Animal Advocacy

12:10 Challenges Faced by Attorney Advocates

18:10 The Alarming Statistics of Animal Cruelty

24:18 The Need for Expanded Protections Under Desmond's Law

32:35 The Role of Media in Animal Cruelty Cases

39:15 Addressing the Use of Accelerated Rehabilitation

49:34 Conclusions and Calls to Action

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