“Churches and Domestic Violence”
Read an April 12, 2013 PBS transcript of an interview with Father Charles Dahm on domestic violence and religion.
Faith: Christianity
“The Silent Epidemic”
Read a Sept. 2004 Christianity Today article about one victim’s account of domestic violence and her turn to Christianity for support. The article provides a list of the different types of domestic violence that exist.
Methodist Federation for Social Action
The Methodist Federation for Social Action, with offices in Washington, D.C., is an independent group of Methodists concerned with peace and justice issues, including economic justice. Chett Pritchett is the executive director.
“Catholic School Teacher Loses Her Job Because She’s a Victim of Domestic Abuse”
Read a June 15, 2013 Patheos article by Terry Firma about a school teacher’s domestic violence encounter and how it effected her livelihood and job.
“Turn Mourning Into Dancing! A Policy Statement on Healing Domestic Violence”
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) crafted a policy statement on domestic violence at its 2001 General Assembly.
“Encourage Ministries That Respond to Violence Against Women”
The Episcopal Church passed a resolution in 1994 at its 71st General Convention condemning violence against women. In 2000, delegates at the 73rd General Convention called the church to address domestic violence within its own community.
“United Methodist Church: Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse”
The United Methodist Church passed a resolution on domestic violence in 1992.
“Resolution on domestic violence”
The Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution against domestic violence in 1979.
“When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women”
The Catholic Church’s National Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the statement against domestic violence towards women in 2002.