Conference Description

This conference will address domestic violence, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma.

It will provide participants with information regarding:

  • dynamics surrounding different forms of abuse
  • what victims/survivors need
  • community resources and reporting requirements

The conference will address ways to respond to the spiritual impact of abuse, from a Christian perspective, and how to identify and respond to domestic violence in the health care setting.

Who Should Attend?

  • Clergy/Chaplains
  • Lay Leaders and Others in Ministry to Families
  • Health Care Providers (MDs, RNs, Therapists, etc.)
  • Social Workers/Counselors
  • Faculty in Health Care
  • Faculty in Seminary/Divinity School and CPE
  • Students/Trainees

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the issues surrounding domestic violence, sexual assault and childhood trauma.
  • Discuss the spiritual dimension of abuse.
  • Incorporate practical strategies for addressing abuse through preaching, biblical counseling and pastoral care in the Christian tradition (for spiritual leaders).
  • Identify and respond appropriately to domestic violence in the health care setting (for health care providers).