Here's How Your Church Can Help Survivors of Domestic Violence | Sojourners

Here's How Your Church Can Help Survivors of Domestic Violence

Communities of faith should be an intentional place for survivors of domestic violence to find healing, refuge, and safety. However church can also be an unsafe place that hinders the process of healing. The steps, responses, and practices offered in this article are meant to be a beginner’s guide to what congregations — including lay members — need to know about preventing, recognizing, and responding to domestic abuse in their midst.

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