title: Growing violence by animal rights activists: what you should be aware of.
abstract: Recent publicized violent attacks by animal rights activists in hospital and university research facilities and the upcoming decision by Congress on whether to pass laws that would make attacks on animal research facilities a federal crime have again focused attention on the movement and elements in it that seem to be taking on tactics of political terrorists. This report provides details about the movement, presents some lessons to be learned from the recent attack on a Michigan State University facility, and gives tips on making your facility and researchers less vulnerable. We'll also update you on some disquieting news from abroad.
mesh_terms: D000827:Animal Welfare / Q000639:trends*; D000818:Animals; D003415:Crime / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000639:trends*; D008824:Michigan; D011641:Public Relations; D012108:Research Personnel; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence