Humane Education

The aim of  humane education is to develop sensitivity, empathy and compassion in people. These attributes apply in our relationships with both animals and each other. So do their opposites and the link between cruelty to animals and other forms of violence has been well researched. Humane education and violence prevention are inter-related and most sites listed here touch on both. Good children's sites are examples of humane education in action. If you know of other sites which should be included, click here to add the URL. All sites are reviewed before they are added.

 AALL Institute 

This Institute for Animal Associated Lifelong Learning is a Canadian organization dedicated to humane education.

 

American Humane Association

The AHA has published many high quality educational resources including an Operational Guide for Humane Education which is well worth having. They have also been a leader in researching and publicizing the link between cruelty to animals and domestic violence. Teachers can sign up for the 2002 Be Kind to Animals Week program.

 

Animal Friends Online - Pet Therapy and Humane Education Links

Check out this page for more links to useful sites in the area of humane education.

 

 

ASPCA

The American SPCA in New York publishes high quality educational resources including a series of care books for dogs, cats and other pets available in book stores.

BCSPCA Education Division 

The British Columbia SPCA has an extensive humane education program. Visit their comprehensive site for lots of teaching resources and information about animals. They have a new online publication for teachers.

 

Delta Society

The Delta Society works in the area of the human/companion animal bond and has extensive resources.

 

Educators for Animal Rights

This site has lots of information about humane education including information on relevant legislation in US states It also has an extensive links section.

 

Humane Education Committee of New York City’s United Federation of Teachers

This site has lots of units developed by teachers for K to 12, as well as humane education information and links.

The Humane Educator Online 

The online version of the humane education newsletter published by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies contains a wealth of information on all aspects of humane education. 

Latham Foundation

The Latham Foundation has extensive resources in the areas of humane education and the human/companion animal bond. An organization you should know about if you work with animals and education.

National Association for Humane and Environmental Education

NAHEE is an excellent resource for anyone interested in humane education. Publishes KIND News for children.

 

Share the World

Free curriculum materials

 

Vertebrate View

This is an extensive humane education site. The main site is for educators. There is also a password protected section for animal welfare professionals and staff members covering different areas of shelter work including humane education. A great resource for ongoing information and feedback.