Resources

Websites

• The following website has two books that are recommended for Ministers to read called ‘You Are Not Alone’ and ‘Hope and Healing’. The website has a link to more material on the different types of domestic violence in their 26-page training manual that outlines topics like stressed-induced violence and situational violence. Link: https://www.lcms.org/social-issues/domestic-violence
• The following website has a 24-page informational manual on the types of family violence like domestic violence and intimate partner violence. In this Manual a survivor of family violence is detailed. It also mentions the different forms of violence like sexual, physical, emotional, verbal, spiritual, and financial abuse. Link: http://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Ministry_With_Abused.pdf
• The following link is a 51-page training manual by Mary Pellauer, Ph.D., called Lutheran Theology Facing Sexual and domestic Violence. Link: http://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Violence_Theology_Booklet.pdf

Videos

• This link highlights victims of domestic violence from South Carolina. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jGVB_c40u8
• In this link, a short film inspired by true events on domestic violence are shown. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiF9ays47EI
• In this video, fragility is highlighted for victims of domestic violence and how support systems are diminished through isolation by the abuser. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfXieCIb7bE
• In this video it is shown how a Lutheran Services employee engaged in child abuse. This goes to show how anyone can engage in domestic violence. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SdFu4m26SQ
• In this link, Lutheran Settlement House demonstrates how they have helped real survivors of domestic violence have a fresh start through kindness and a support system. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYjnC9zDyZQ
• In this video, the minister highlights the acts of intimidation that are used and emphasizes how silence does not impact the lives of others. Standing up to acts of violence is crucial and to not just be a bystander. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSu4PdSWTgc
• In this link, a woman tells her story how she was a domestic violence victim, and she so happened to be married to a minster, who was the perpetrator. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3sljZ3JznA
• In this link, SpiriTrust Lutheran highlights their mission statement against domestic violence and offers the opportunity for others to follow their practices. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrEqiV9L5zA

Websites

• The following link provides ministry advise for Pastors on domestic violence. Link: https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/domestic-violence-ministry-advice-for-pastors/
• The following link highlights the types of domestic violence through a wheel diagram. Link: https://nnedv.org/latest_update/domestic-violence-faith/
• The following link highlights how Domestic Violence is a silent Epidemic. Co-equal partnerships are emphasized along with statistics on domestic violence. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCFpmrKP6ZI
• The following link is to a free 12-lesson video-based curriculum on how to Become a Church that Care Well for Abuse. This curriculum does not just bring awareness to the topic but teaches individuals how to prevent and intervene in domestic violence cases. Link: https://churchcares.com/

Videos

• In the following link, cases of domestic violence are mentioned and how this is an issue that is being brought to the public eye. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_qg8-Cuuj4
• The following link is a call to Christian Leaders and Laity on how to properly respond to domestic violence within the church. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbXCUjZOPd4
• In the following link, The Riverside Church hosts an online worship on topics of exploitation, isolation, and intimidation. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Myut0I-KxM
• In the following link providence talks about ending the holy hush: domestic violence and Christianity. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_3OOGIz5n8

Websites

• United Methodist Church offers a list of resources for Methodist Church Leaders. Topics like Providing Shelter in Vermont, United Methodist Women Acknowledge Gun Factor in Domestic Violence, among other topics. Link: https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/domestic-violence/resources
• This website offers a 20-minute training video on Domestic Violence: What Churches Can Do. The goal is to bring awareness to the overall prevalence of domestic violence, its dynamics, attitudes towards domestic violence, and false beliefs that prolong the victim leaving the perpetrator. Link: https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/
• The following link is to a 28-page training guide on practice guidelines to support the report of domestic violence and how the Methodist church can act. Link: https://www.methodist.org.uk/media/1125/safe-update-6-1110-domestic-abuse-guidelines.pdf
• The following link highlights the cycle of violence, the signs of an abusive person, and on how to offer help. This link also offers preventative measures. Link: https://www.learnpsychology.org/now/violence/

Websites

• The following link is for Catholics and how they can use hope, help, and healing, as a Catholic response to domestic abuse and violence. Link: http://www.catholicsforfamilypeace.org/

Videos

• In the following link Laura Patzner, the Director of the Family Crisis Center in Great Bend, KS, offers an hour-long training on domestic violence. She also uses great hypothetical scenarios and explains the outreach process along with the services they offer. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFBTay5xd2s
• The following link highlights how scripture is taken and twisted by people. The Priest uses his platform to clarify scriptures and for it not to be taken out of context such as having unhealthy or evil views towards women. The priest attempts to correct that view. Link: Women, Domestic Violence and the Church, – YouTube
• This link highlights the connection between mental health and domestic violence. This is a webinar is hosted by the National Black Catholic Congress and with The Catholic Apostolate Center. Guest Speaker Tricia Bent-Goodley, Ph.D., LICSW, MSW joins in on the webinar. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-V2RHEcdcg
• In the following link, a public outreach is made for domestic violence to be brought to the light and ended as Jesus would have done. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdDS-PbdMu0
• In the following link, a case scenario of a victim of domestic is brought to the public eye through a testimonial. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05OzVvmkdug
• In this link, a survivor tells her story and puts into perspective for others that it is never the victim’s fault, and one should not blame themselves for being a victim. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXaL8FKVi8c
• In this link, a Questions & Answers are done by a Priest and the people of the church on big questions about domestic violence. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyUyNovd35s
• The following link highlights an overview over domestic violence through Catholic Charities and provides resources for individuals who are experiencing domestic violence. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acvkv8swrtA
• In this link, it highlights how domestic violence is being tackled, and it demonstrates how domestic violence is continued to the perpetrator and the lack of assistance programs for individuals. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKMFywRtzh0
• In this link alternative healing practices are mentioned for victims of domestic violence. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYqQzVjE-74
• In this link, it is shown how domestic violence is a social issue that can occur anywhere in the world, even in Australia. It can happen anywhere, and it happens behind closed doors. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G92DqkdheK0
• In this link, a documentary is shown where the personal life of someone is highlighted who is a victim of domestic violence. This video demonstrates the issue of private life, and how domestic violence can go unnoticed for many years. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw_yMvNxhEk

Websites

• This link is specifically for Jewish Women to help empower them through advocacy. Link: https://www.jwi.org/
  Videos
• In the following link, a 16-day activism practice is highlighted for Jewish families that are undergoing through domestic violence based on misunderstanding a lack of equilibrium within the partnership of two individuals. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ1T4IM1SGM

Videos

• In the following link, a 16-day activism practice is highlighted for Jewish families that are undergoing through domestic violence based on misunderstanding a lack of equilibrium within the partnership of two individuals. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ1T4IM1SGM

Videos

• In this video, a woman faces violence after divorce because of her community’s religious affiliation and cultural practices. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvJsDh9kDFc
• In this link, a documentary is shown where child abuse occurs behind closed doors. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO106P4izqA

Websites

• The following link is from the non-profit organization called Peaceful Families Project and has a focus on Muslims and the prevention of domestic violence. https://www.peacefulfamilies.org/
• In this link, there are statistics of domestic violence within Muslim communities in the United States of America and how Aid can be provided to those in need. Link: https://www.muslimaidusa.org/domestic-violence/
• The following link uses quotes from Muslim teaching on how domestic violence is not appropriate and clarifies myths. Link: https://slife.org/islam-and-domestic-violence/
• The following link highlights the values of Muslim individuals and how the lines can get blurred that ultimately lead to domestic violence. Link: https://oncmh.com/2018/12/28/domestic-violence-in-muslim-communities/
• The following link highlights the Qur’an’s actual teaching of what a healthy relationship should look like. Link: https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-islam-actually-says-about-domestic-violence-77245
• In this link, the story of a woman was told of an abusive husband that wanted to kill her. Link: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/domestic- violence-muslim-women_n_5dc59809e4b00927b2325ac6
• The following link offers statistics and facts about domestic violence for individuals under the Sunnism practice of Muslim religion. Link: https://www.whyislam.org/social-issues/islam-domestic-violence/
• In this link, the dynamics of domestic violence within Muslim communities are highlighted and brought to the public’s attention through this episode of NPR. Link: https://www.npr.org/2019/11/24/782403524/domestic-violence-in-muslim-communities

Videos

• The following link demonstrates a list of policies that affects members of the Muslim community during quarantine . Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDXOMqBGiq0
• In this link, a video is shown on the personal story of a woman named Sosan who experienced domestic violence in Afghanistan. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnpsFDaXbfA