Faith Community
As a member of the faith community, you may wonder how you can help someone experiencing sexual or domestic violence.
By far, the most important thing you can do is provide a safe, confidential space for the person to talk while you listen without judgment.
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Educating yourself about sexual and domestic violence can be helpful because you can better understand what that person is going through when you have a solid base of knowledge.
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Remember, you don't have to solve all the problems of a survivor. You are there to support them, believe them, provide resources when appropriate, and let them know they aren't alone.
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Domestic Violence and Faith
"Faith can be an important part of a survivor’s journey of healing, but in some cases it can also complicate their path to safety. Some survivors may be faced with abusers who manipulate religious beliefs and religious teachings or faith leaders who lack the knowledge to provide counsel, creating additional barriers to escaping the abuse."
Click here to read more.
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Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence
This website is chock-full of information for survivors of diverse faiths.
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Supporting Latinx Survivors of Domestic Violence
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Domestic Violence Through a Christian Lens
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Supporting Buddhist Survivors of Domestic Violence
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Responding to the Needs of Muslim Survivors
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And more!
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FaithTrust Institute
"FaithTrust Institute is a national, multifaith, multicultural training and education organization with global reach working to end sexual and domestic violence."
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Our Daily Bread
This is a blog that covers a variety of topics. This particular post talks about marital abuse.
We Know You Can Help
Survivors of sexual or domestic violence are more likely to turn to someone they know when they need help. That’s where you come in! Your support, kindness, and willingness to be there for them make a big difference.
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You aren’t in this alone. The DOVES Program is here when you need to talk. If things get too big for you to handle, we are glad to provide services directly to your loved one.
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Together, we got this.
