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Humane Canada has released the first known Canadian study examining the link between animal abuse and online radicalization of youth, highlighting a growing threat to public safety, child protection, and animal welfare. 

Drawing on insights from law enforcement, youth-serving organizations, and violence prevention experts, Beyond Promising Practices: Examining Root Causes of Online Radicalization documents troubling patterns of escalating online violence, exposure to misogynistic and nihilistic ideologies, and the use of animal abuse as an overlooked warning sign within harmful digital environments. 

Read all the findings and recommendations through the links below.