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March 2010
2009 National Sermon Contest Winners
Publisher(s):All three sermons extend the message beyond naming the abuse of women to a discussion of what are we doing about it in our own faith communities.
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February 2010
Shattered Lives: Homicides, Domestic Violence and Asian Families
Publisher(s):This report analyzes 160 cases of domestic violence related homicides in Asian families based on newspaper clippings and information from advocates for a six-year period (from 2000 to 2005).
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January 2010
Jewish Concepts and Values for Helping Victims and Perpetrators of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): Rabbi Dorff discusses the Jewish religious concepts that support victims/survivors in finding safety and healing, as well as accountability for those who harm their intimate partners.
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January 2010
When the Abuser Is Among Us: One Church’s Response to a Perpetrator
Publisher(s):One Christian congregation's response to the sexual abuse of children within their community. The article explains the central issues of naming versus denial, accountability versus collusion, offering safety or doing nothing.
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January 2010
Do Not Harm My Anointed
Publisher(s): Rabbi Dratch discusses the Jewish religious imperative to protect children from harm and abuse. He names the biblical teachings and religious doctrine that have been used as justifications for child abuse, and argues that this is in fact an abuse of biblical doctrine.
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January 2010
A Perspective on Domestic Violence in the Muslim Community
Publisher(s): In this article written for advocates, Salma Elkadi Abugideiri discusses the diversity of the Muslim community in the US, and the religious and cultural issues that victims/survivors of domestic violence may experience.
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January 2010
Making Justice: Sources of Healing for Incest Survivors
Publisher(s): Rev. Dr. Fortune outlines the need for justice in order to allow victims of incest to heal from the trauma of childhood abuse. Truth-telling is central to finding and creating justice.
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January 2010
The Power of the Rabbinate: Opportunities for Education and Awareness in Combating Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community
Publisher(s): Rabbi Lisa Gelber discusses ways that rabbis can educate their congregations about domestic violence and support victims/survivors.
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January 2010
A Commentary on Religion and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This document features a discussion of the basic understanding of the place of religion in addressing domestic violence, illustrated through three western religious traditions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
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January 2010
Where Faith and Safety Meet: Faith Communities Respond to Elder Abuse
Publisher(s):Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
This online toolkit is designed to help domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse service providers reach out to and collaborate with local faith leaders.
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October 2009
Mobilizing Religious Communities to Respond to Gender-based Violence and HIV: A Training Manual
Publisher(s):This manual offers guidance to trainers who are conducting workshops for religious leaders and women leaders of faith on gender-based violence and HIV. It offers resources and approaches to use in training to raise awareness and to motivate action planning to address gender-based violence and HIV issues.
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August 2009
A Call to Act: Engaging Religious Leaders and Communities in Addressing Gender-based Violence and HIV
Publisher(s):This document offers information and guidance to religious leaders, communities, and institutions on gender-based violence and HIV, why they should address the issues, and how they can address them through specific activities and approaches.