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Faith-based Organizations
Women who are victims of domestic violence turn to their places of worship about 30 percent more often than they seek help from domestic violence shelters. Traditionally, faith institutions are not prepared to respond to the complexity of issues that are involved in violence against women. Some congregations have begun to create protocols and ministries to help victims. It is more difficult to hold male congregants responsible for their abusive behavior.
Currently leaders of several denominations refer men in their congregation to Men Stopping Violence (MSV) for classes and support in changing their behavior.
Over 15 faith institutions have hosted Because We Have Daughters® (BWHD) sessions for their membership. Places of worship are ideal locations for this program because the fathers who participate in BWHD have opportunities, such as men’s ministries, to continue to work on incorporating core values into their relationships.
MSV partners with the Faith Trust Institute to provide practical and relevant training for congregations of all faiths about the issue of male violence against women. To receive more information about training for faith communities, please complete a training request form or contact Lee Giordano at 404.270.9894.
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