Education & Resources

Through various resources and educational materials, AWI equips learners of all types to improve the lives of animals. Through education, we aim to foster an understanding of the positive impact that compassionate attitudes and behaviors can have on animals, the environment, and ourselves.

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AWI Quarterly

The magazine of the Animal Welfare Institute. This full-color periodical examines issues regarding animals everywhere and has a circulation over 62,000.
Humane Education

Learn more about the teaching of compassion and empathy for all living beings and respect for their habitats.
For Educators and Students

Learn more about our lesson plans and additional teaching resources.

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AWI provides free, downloadable books, reports, lesson plans, and brochures on a variety of animal welfare issues. Many of our materials are also available printed and are provided free to those who can put them directly to use helping animals, and at cost for all others. Libraries, teachers, and research facilities may obtain one free copy of all publications. Place your order online through the order form or by calling us at (202) 337-2332.

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Report cover of Humane Slaughter Update

Humane Slaughter Update

Report Published 2025
Analysis of federal and state enforcement of humane slaughter laws, from 2019–2022; follow-up to AWI’s 2020 Humane Slaughter Update.
Report cover of Custom-Exempt Slaughter

Custom-Exempt Slaughter: A License to Neglect and Abuse Farm Animals

Report Published 2023
An AWI review of the expanding practice of custom-exempt slaughter and its impact on the treatment of animals at slaughter; 2023; 8 pages.
Report cover of The Welfare of Birds at Slaughter in the United States

The Welfare of Birds at Slaughter in the United States

Report Published 2023
Examination of how the USDA has failed to prevent cruelty to birds during the slaughter process in the United States.
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