Abuse Response and Prevention

"Speak up for those who can't speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute."

Proverbs 31:8

This web site has been developed to help

• Survivors: people suffering abuse at home, school, church or work
• Those who are unsure whether the treatment they are receiving in any of these places is really abuse
• Helpers: pastors or others seeking to support an abused person
• Leaders: congregational leaders seeking resources for people in their communities of faith who need to know more to support survivors and perpetrators in situations of domestic violence or sexual abuse.

 

Each section addressing a type of abuse includes a definition, guidelines, additional resources, worship materials, and links to other websites.

Types of Violence & Abuse