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Ten Things Your Congregation Can Do About Domestic Violence

Posted October 21st, 2016

In every congregation of every faith, victims, survivors and abusers sit in our pews. Some are listening for words of recognition, understanding, comfort and healing, hoping to hear that the… Read more »

PADVN Congregational Domestic Violence Awareness

Posted September 10th, 2014

PADVN Congregational Domestic Violence Awareness Manual

2014 Domestic Violence Awareness Resources

Posted September 3rd, 2014

This annual packet of worship, advocacy, and awareness resources for Observing Domestic Violence Awareness, developed by PHEWA’s Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network (PADVN), includes resources that faith communities might find… Read more »

2010 Domestic Violence Congregational Packet

Posted May 25th, 2011

The 2010 Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network (PADVN) Domestic Violence Congregational Packet focuses on parent youth/relationships. Individual pieces include: “When the Line Has Been Crossed: Violence in Parent/Teen Relationships” “A… Read more »

2009 Domestic Violence Congregational Packet

Posted October 7th, 2010

The 2009 Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network (PADVN) Domestic Violence Congregational Packet focuses on teen dating violence. Individual pieces include: Cover Letter The Facts on Teens and Dating Violence A… Read more »

What if the church or presbytery doesn’t want to talk about domestic violence?

Posted March 12th, 2010

Domestic violence cuts across all social and cultural borders – race, economic class, education, age, etc. That means that violence is probably taking place in some family in every one… Read more »