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Friday, October 9, 2009

Resources on domestic violence

For more information on this complicated issue, refer to the following resources:

Crisis Assistance
For telephone support and local resource information, victims can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or find the nearest shelter/support program via an online map at http://www.theraveproject.com/help.php.

Christian Ministries
Mending the Soul Ministries—http://www.mendingthesoulministries.org/
PASCH (Peace and Safety in the Christian Home)—http://www.peaceandsafety.com/
RAVE (Religion and Violence e-Learning)—http://www.theraveproject.com/
DVD“When Love Hurts” by Day of Discovery television. View it online at: http://www.rbc.org/radio_and_tv/day_of_discovery/58158.aspx

Books
No Place for Abuse: Biblical and Practical Resources to Counteract Domestic Violence by Catherine Clark Kroeger and Nancy Nason-Clark.
Refuge from Abuse: Healing and Hope for Abused Christian Women by Catherine Clark Kroeger and Nancy Nason-Clark.
Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Needs to Know by Al Miles.
Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse by Steven.Tracy.
Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft.

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