Read more about gender-based violence and its effects on people, churches and families.
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Overview: Understanding Violence
Helpful background on violence in our world and its roots. How do the words we use matter? What is the role of churches?
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Intimate Partner Abuse
Everything you need to know about intimate partner abuse. What does it look like? How does it disproportionately affect different groups (racism, ableism, ageism, newcomers, rural communities)? Why can't she leave? How are children and communities affected?
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Child Sexual Abuse
What this type of abuse looks like, its risk factors and power dynamics, and its long-term effects.
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Pastoral Abuse
In-depth resource on abuse when a pastor is involved. What is involved in this issue? Where can you go from there?
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Theology of Abuse
Gender-based violence through a Scriptural lens. Suffering, obedience, forgiveness and other topics.
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