This document discusses the mission and goals of promoting a One Health approach that recognizes the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health. It promotes conducting research, education, and advocacy from a perspective that considers resiliency, social justice, ethics, and quality of life for humans, animals, and the environment. The One Health approach seeks to enhance cooperation between medical and environmental professionals to improve health outcomes across all species. The document also discusses how exposure to animal abuse can impact human behavior and desensitize empathy, as well as various research studies and organizations working in related areas.