Chapter 5: Violence Against Women
Issues of violence, in particular sexual violence, can and should be addressed pro-actively by the church. Workshops, Bible studies, sermons, speakers, Sunday school lessons, and other programs can be given to any age group using the resources that are available. Many resources are specifically structured to help clergy facilitate these conversations. When leadership begins to address these issues, the pew will be equipped, informed and prepared as well.
FaithTrust Institute
2400 N. 45th Street #10
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206.634.1903 Fax: 206.634.0115
http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org
FaithTrust Institute is feminist, interreligious, multi-cultural and educational in its approach to changing the prevailing beliefs and actions of both religious and secular communities. We believe that the rich resources of our diverse experiences and backgrounds will empower us to do this work effectively. We believe that the voices of sexual and domestic violence survivors are a primary source of knowledge and direction for our work to end violence. We believe that the spiritual resources of our religious traditions give us guidance and sustenance to continue our work.
National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202.429.6695
http://www.nccafv.org
The National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence (NCCAFV) commitment is to intergenerational family violence prevention -- of child abuse, domestic violence (spouse/partner abuse) and elder abuse. NCCAFV provides public awareness and education materials, program and resource development consultation, and technical assistance and training in the United States and internationally.
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
115 Market Street, #400
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919.956.9124 Fax: 919.682.1449 Nationwide 888.232.9124
http://www.nccadv.org
The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV) is a community of agencies and individuals who serve battered women and their children. We are committed to building a society in which our shared beliefs and institutions discourage violence against women. NCCADV was founded in 1981 with 21 participating programs and now includes over 90 member programs. Areas of support to member programs include technical assistance, training, information about public policy initiatives, and activities to increase public awareness activities.