PRINTED RESOURCES
Battered Into Submission (Barnes & Noble)
A look at why wife abuse is so prevalent in Christian homes. Practical suggestions for intervention and ministry.
Breaking the Silence (AdventSource)
A series of six brochures defining physical, emotional, sexual, and child abuse. Each brochure provides a Biblical basis for the reason why abuse is wrong.
God’s Reconciling Love (FaithTrust Institute)
A pastor’s handbook on domestic violence.
Understanding Intimate Violence (Adventist Book Center)
Contributing authors are Seventh-day Adventist clinicians who desire to educate our church in the area of intimate violence recognition, prevention, and treatment.
What Every Congregation Needs to Know About Domestic Violence (FaithTrust Institute)
A pamphlet for distribution to both laity and clergy. Includes information for victims and batterers. (Available in Korean, Laotian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese translations)
VIDEOS
After Sexual Abuse (Mennonite Central Committee)
A 52-minute video and discussion guide identifying common religious misunderstandings which contribute to a survivor’s pain.
Bless Our Children: Preventing Sexual Abuse (FaithTrust Institute)
The story of one congregation’s process to educate their children about abuse.
Broken Vows (FaithTrust Institute)
Religious perspectives on domestic violence told by six formerly battered women.
Domestic Violence (FaithTrust Institute)
Outlines actions a church can take to help victims.
Promesas Quebrantadas (FaithTrust Institute)
Perspectivas Religiosas Acerca de la Violencia Doméstica.
(Spanish version of Broken Vows)
Too Close to Home (Adventist Media Center)
A Christian perspective on issues surrounding abuse and family violence for education among church leaders and members.
Wings Like a Dove (FaithTrust Institute)
Offering healing for the abused Christian woman.
WEB SITES
North American Division Womens Ministries
Abuse prevention resources in English and Spanish.
Web: www.nadwm.org
Project C.A.R.E.
A caring ministry to provide Seventh-day Adventist pastors and church leaders with a broader understanding of situations their parishioners may be experience, like abuse. Guidelines to assist in making appropriate referrals to professionals.
RESOURCE DISTRIBUTORS
Adventist Book Center
Phone: 800-765-6955
Web: www.adventistbookcenter.com
Adventist Media Center
Phone: 805-955-7777
Web: www.sdamedia.org
AdventSource
Phone: 800-328-0525
Web: www.adventsource.org
Barnes & Noble
Phone: 800-843-2665
Web: www.bn.com
FaithTrust Institute
Phone: 877-860-2255
Web: www.faithtrustinstitute.org
Mennonite Central Committee
Phone: 717-859-1151
*Inclusion in this list does not represent an endorsement by the Lake Union Herald.
