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Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship
Are there warning signs in a relationship?
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September 30, 2014
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What Do the CRC and the NFL Have in Common?
While questions remain about the NFL’s handling of domestic violence among players, further questions arise regarding how our culture, our church, views domestic abuse.
October 1, 2014
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Domestic Violence and the Role of the Church
This webinar is designed to help us understand the problem of domestic violence, so that we can recognize it and respond in practical and effective ways.
October 27, 2014
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Abuse Awareness: It’s Up to You
One Sunday each year (the fourth Sunday in September) has been designated Abuse Awareness Sunday. The annual email goes out, “Tell us what you did for Abuse Awareness Sunday”. Here are some responses from 2014.
November 24, 2014
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Ties That Bind
Most people think only of physical abuse when they consider domestic violence, yet financial abuse happens in 98% of all cases of domestic violence.
December 2, 2014
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#WhyIStayed
Are we able to see the evidence of abuse? Are those who suffer abuse in a relationship able to share what is happening without being blamed or judged?
March 21, 2015
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Out of the Ashes
Statistics have shown that people, even once they are out of abusive situations, often return to the abusive relationship. How are congregations equipped for the task of building up and walking alongside others?
December 15, 2015
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Speaking Up: My Work at Safe Haven Ministries
Every 9 seconds in the U.S. a woman is assaulted or beaten. These women are our best friends, co-workers, and the lady in front of you at the checkout line at Target. How could I not speak up?
March 15, 2016
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Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife
In her recent book Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife, Ruth Tucker offers a compelling and harrowing account of the ways in which unchallenged assumptions about gender hierarchy can create a climate of enabling abuse within the church.
December 6, 2016
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Domestic Violence—Knowing the Facts, Confronting the Myths
How many lives could be changed if the church talked as openly about abuse as any other chronic and life-threatening issues their congregants faced?
February 21, 2017
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Supporting New Beginnings
A truly safe church environment is one where the congregation is aware of the many ways in which abuse is normalized in both secular and Christian cultures and is prepared to help survivors.
February 23, 2014
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Domestic Abuse Awareness: Bulletin
The body of Christ, the Church, has parts that are not functioning as they were designed because they are hurt by domestic abuse. It affects all of us. What can the church do?
February 23, 2015
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Domestic Abuse Awareness: Dynamics of Power "Wheel" Illustration
The 'Power and Control Wheel' has been used for many years to describe the central power and control dynamic that operates in many kinds of abusive relationships.
November 28, 2017
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Church May Not Be Easy for Those Who Have Experienced Abuse
A recent article in Christianity Today highlights a few of the reasons why it can be difficult for those who have survived abuse to be in church.
March 13, 2018
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Domestic Abuse: Where Is the Church?
What would you do if you saw a child in your church nursery with suspicious looking bruises? Do you know who is a “mandated reporter,” and what it means to fill out a DHS-3200? These are all important things churches must know.
August 10, 2018
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S.O.S. My Sister's Story
This story is part of our SOS series - "My sister's story" can help us understand the devastation that happens in families as a result of domestic abuse. How might the church respond to make a positive difference?
April 8, 2020
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The Disturbing Dark Side of COVID-19
Domestic violence, child abuse, and pornography are on the rise right now. We need to be aware and support our community that is hurting right now.
November 17, 2014
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Domestic Abuse Awareness: Resources
Find helpful resources related to domestic abuse.
October 27, 2020
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SOS: Domestic Abuse and Personal Protection Orders at Church
Have you ever wondered how you or your faith community would respond to a situation where one member holds a Personal Protection Order (PPO) against another member?
November 4, 2020
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Webinar Series)
MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) is offering a series of webinars this month on domestic abuse that offer awareness and education on this topic.
January 17, 2021
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On Choosing Whom to Live With
I have thought for a long time now that people considering an intimate relationship with someone should ask that individual for character references.
March 8, 2021
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Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence (Review)
The Classis Huron Safe Church Conference moved online this year and they chose the production Unmute as a way to engage in meaningful discussion on gender-based violence.
March 15, 2021
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Sermon Resources: Preaching on the Topic of Domestic Violence
Several resources on how to preach on the topic of domestic violence, things to keep in mind, and samples of sermons from Sojourners 100 sermons.