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American Humane's position statements address important issues encompassed by our mission to protect children and animals from cruelty, abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Animal Protection Position Statements

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American Humane's position statements on animal welfare issues include the following topics:

• Animal Fighting
• Animals in Research
• Captive Wild Animals
• Cat Protection
• Chemical Immobilization in Animal Control Work
• Control of Nuisance Bird Populations
• Dangerous Dog Laws and Breed-Specific Regulations
• Euthanasia
• Events and Contests Involving Animals
• Farm Animal Welfare
• Feral Cats
• Hunting and Trapping
• Permanent Pet Identification
• Pet Overpopulation
• Puppy Mills and Mass Breeding
• Transportation of Animals
• Wild and Exotic Animals as Pets
• Wild Horses and Burros

Child Protection Position Statements

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American Humane's position statements on child welfare issues include the following topics:

• Access to Firearms by Minors
• Alcohol and Substance Use Before and During Pregnancy
• Child Protection Professional Staff Workforce
• Child Welfare Services and Humane Treatment of Children and Immigrant Families
• Cultural Appropriateness of Child Welfare Agencies
• Differential Response
• Engagement of Non-Resident Fathers in Child Welfare
• Family Involvement and Family Leadership in Decision Making in Child Welfare
• Integration of Community Services
• National Data on Child Abuse and Neglect
• Permanency for Children and Youth
• Physical Punishment of Children
• Placement and Adoption of Children
• Prosecution of Children and Youth as Adults
• Religious Exemptions/Medical Neglect
• Violence Toward Animals and Other Vulnerable Family Members