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December 2019

Why Faith Matters: Rev. Lydia Mulkey On Healing Through Ritual and Prayer

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In this short video, Rev. Lydia Mulkey, pastor and anti-violence activist, talks about the special role of ritual and prayer in healing.
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December 2019

Why Faith Matters: Rev. Lydia Mulkey on Forgiveness and Sin

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In this short video, Rev. Lydia Mulkey, pastor and anti-violence activist, discusses the issue of forgiveness and how Christians sometimes focus more on forgiving the sinner rather than on helping the victim/survivor.
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January 2019

What You Need to Know if a Child is Being Abused or Neglected

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An introductory pamphlet that includes basic information about child abuse, addresses common questions, and provides additional resources. Ideal for distribution to clergy, laity and volunteers in churches and synagogues.
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January 2019

Why Faith Matters: Responding to Sexual Violence and Abuse: A Handbook for Advocates and Allies

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Spirituality and religion may be essential aspects of a victim's/ survivor's life and identity. This handbook, written for advocates, addresses key questions and issues that may arise in the aftermath of sexual violence and abuse and offers ways for advocates and allies to support survivors.
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  • Training Tools
January 2016

Spotlight: A Multi-Faith Discussion Guide

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This free multi-faith guide to the Oscar award-winning film Spotlight is designed to help faith communities use the film to have important conversations about child abuse, faith community response to abuse, and create safe faith communities. Special sections for Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities.
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  • Training Tools
January 2015

Faith and Intimate Partner Violence Handbook for Advocates

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This handbook for advocates was created through a collaboration between FaithTrust Institute and Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV). It is a valuable resource to those who want to better understand the role that religion and spirituality may have in the lives of victims/survivors of intimate partner violence.
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January 2014

Confidentiality and Mandatory Reporting: A Clergy Dilemma?

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Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune examines the issue of mandated reporting of child abuse/endangerment, using the lens of clergy ethics to clarify why the issue is challenging for some.
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January 2014

Community Resource Inventory Map: Why Do Faith Communities Matter in Addressing Domestic Violence

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The Community Resource Inventory Map is a practical tool created to help faith communities understand their role in addressing domestic violence. The map engages individuals to connect with the network of services available to assist victims/survivors in their area, through researching and identifying key providers.
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January 2014

What a Faith Community Can Do to Respond to Domestic Violence

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A resource for spiritual communities to take action to respond to domestic violence.
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January 2013

What You in the Congregation Need to Know about Clergy Misconduct

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An introductory pamphlet that includes basic information about clergy misconduct, addresses common questions, and provides additional resources. 
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January 2012

National Day of Unity Interfaith Prayer

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Intercessory prayer is simply defined as the act of praying on behalf of another or others. This prayer leads congregations in a group meditation and prayer for healing, strength, and continued courage.
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March 2010

2009 National Sermon Contest Winners

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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.