Children, adolescents & animals research
Children, adolescents and animals research (caar), is a group of researchers, graduates and doctoral students led by Professor Jo Williams and supported by Dr Janine Muldoon. We explore all aspects of relationships between children, adolescents and animals, and work closely with animal welfare organisations.
Our team recently had a paper published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence. The paper was based on a qualitative study of children’s accounts of cruelty to animals, carried out by Laura Wauthier. The research forms part of an evaluation of the Animal Guardians programme. Find out more and see a poster summary of the findings on our dedicated webpage:
Our mission
Here we outline the purpose of our research group & our plans for the future
Research & knowledge exchange projects
Information on our five inter-related research areas & knowledge exchange activities
Events
Book a place at a forthcoming event & view materials from past conferences, workshops & seminars
Practitioners & collaborators
Useful information & resources specifically for professionals working with children &/or animals
Publications within our five core research areas
Our peer-reviewed publications, official reports & policy briefings within our five core research areas
The Animal Welfare Education for Children Toolkit
A framework & guide to planning, evaluating & adapting interventions
People
Meet the caar team & find out about the Child-Animal Interaction Research Network
Connect with us
If you are interested in our work, or have any questions, please get in touch via the routes outlined on this page