HARC publications

A theoretical perspective to inform assessment and treatment strategies for animal hoarders Gary Patronek and Jane N Nathanson, 2009 This paper is intended for therapists who may encounter animal hoarding clients for assessment or treatment. It was published in Clinical Psychology Review.   ANIMAL HOARDING: Structuring Interdisciplinary Responses to Help People, Animals, and Communities at Risk Gary Patronek, Jane N. Nathanson, Lynn Loar, eds, 2006 This proceedings from a forum held April 3rd, 2004 is intended to help all stakeholders (human health and welfare, municipal government, and animal welfare) understand the role each other plays in resolving animal hoarding cases, and outlines strategies for working together more effectively to improve outcomes for human and animal victims of this behavior. Hard copies of this report are available (cost includes postage and handling). $15 each for orders of 1-5 copies $10 each for orders of 6-15 copies For orders of >15 copies, please contact us for volume discounts. Make check payable to MSPCA. Please send payment to: MSPCA Attn: Jan Holmquist 350 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130   Long-term outcomes in animal hoarding cases Colin Berry, Gary Patronek, Randy Lockwood, 2005 This paper describes follow-up of hoarding cases, including the results of sentencing. Published in Animal Law, 2005.   Hoarders' Accounts Maria-Vaca Guzman and Arnold Arluke, 2004 This paper describes a study of hoarders' rationalizations for their behavior in newspaper account.

MEDLINE ABSTRACTS Compiled by Gary Patronek for HARC, 2004 This is a current (December 2004) search of the medical literature using the term hoarding. Complete citations with abstracts are included.

The role of excuses Gary Patronek, 2003 This paper applies the current sociological thinking about the role of excuses to hoarding situations. It may be useful for investigators as well as family members trying to understand why hoarders say whay they say.

Recommendations for intervention by family and friends Jane Nathanson & HARC, 2002 Social worker Jane Nathanson, who does on-site counseling and intervention for hoarding cases in Massachusetts, describes the mindset and steps family and friends need to take to work effectively to improve hoarders' lives.

Health implications of animal hoarding HARC, 2002 This paper describes the human consequences of animal hoarding, characterizes the degree of household dysfunction, and makes the case for the sentinel value of hoarding cases for a range of medical, social, and economic problems.

The Problem of Animal Hoarding Gary Patronek and HARC, 2001 This article, written for municipal lawyers and code officials, provides an overview of hoaring and dicusses the features of various type of legislative and administrative interventions.