I have always heard that abuse of an animal by a child is one of THE most important signals of serious mental illness. Also, I thought in a study they found that the most violent criminals had been observed or at least admitted committing this act.
I don't mind if someone corrects me on this, I don't have a masters or anything in Psychology-just an interest.
I'm all for giving people a second, third even a fourth chance, but this may pose a safety issue for individuals of the group she joins.
Yes, it could be her "salvation" but it could also end in a more tragic way. THIS IS A TOUGH ONE!
I might be inclined to write a "no rec". I am being honest yet not passing on information that could harm her.
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