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Includes suggestions for worship (w/model sermon), adapted Power & Control and Equality wheels which relate various components to Bible scripture, and suggestions for creating a helpful environment to respond to domestic violence within the congregation.

Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune explores the issue of forgiveness for victims/survivors and the theological understanding that forgiveness is the last step in healing. Forgiveness is founded upon justice; only the victim can define when and if they are willing and able to offer forgiveness.

Hear Their Cries: Religious Responses to Child Abuse is an award-winning video on the role of clergy and lay leaders in ending child abuse is a critical resource. The study guide for the video helps facilitators lead conversations with religious congregations.

An excellent resource for trainers and presenters, "Not in My Church" and "Not in My Congregation" help to facilitate conversations about clergy misconduct and sexual abuse by a religious leader.

Addresses some of the common religious concerns raised by people dealing with family violence (including child sexual abuse and incest) and illustrates ways of converting potential religious roadblocks into valuable resources.

The question of suffering may be central to victims'/survivors' spiritual response to violence and abuse. Rev. Dr. Fortune looks at the Biblical and theological resources to explore the question of why there is suffering and how suffering is transformed into action and healing.

This statement, available in 31 languages, lays out the biblical rationale for gender equality, as well as its practical applications in the family and community of believers.

This webinar, presented by Dr. Nancy Neinhuis of the Safe Havens board, explores what advocates need to know to better support LGBTQ+ victims.

This curriculum explores issues of power and control, gender, self-esteem, masculinity and relationships, helping boys understand what it means to be a man in Judaism. Available for purchase from Jewish Women International. 

Do you want to learn more about how pastors and other religious leaders can respond to victims of domestic violence? RAVE's online training page offers religious reflections on abuse, stories from survivors, key facts on domestic violence, tips for building bridges, and other critical information for faith leaders who want to learn more about how they can address domestic violence in their religious communities.

This guide aims to synthesize the wide and deep fields of trauma studies, trauma healing, trauma-sensitive education and resilience, and to present this material in ways that are clear, accessible, relevant and applicable to Jewish life, education, organizing and spirituality, in order to create a more just and compassionate world

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