This document provides various Christian resources for domestic violence. It lists websites, books, DVDs, and organizations that offer training, sermons, prayers, shelter maps, and other materials to help victims of domestic abuse and assist religious communities in addressing domestic violence. Some of the key resources highlighted include books by Rev. M. Fortune and Catherine Clark-Kroger and Nancy Nason-Clark, as well as DVDs, Bible studies, and statements from various denominations on domestic violence. The document encourages contacting local secular domestic violence agencies for support services and lists a 24/7 hotline number.

1. CHRISTIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
 RAVE (Religion And Violence E-Learning) www.theraveproject.com Website with free downloadable resources
–training, sermons, prayers, ministries & shelter maps
 Faithtrust Institute- multiple interfaith and denominational resources on domestic & sexual abuse, including
webinars, books, DVDs. http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/
See especially:
 BOOK - Keeping the Faith (for Christian victims) by Rev M. Fortune
 DVD - Broken Vows: Religious Perspectives on Domestic Violence - DVD (Julie’s story)
 Refuge From Abuse and No Place for Abuse, books by Catherine Clark- Kroger, Biblical Scholar & Nancy
Nason-Clark, sociologist/researcher
 Beyond Abuse in the Christian Home: Raising Voices for Change editors C. Kroeger, N. Nason-Clark,
Editors; Wipf and Stock Publishers “A Survivor Looks Back: What I Wish Pastors had Known When I was Looking
for Help” (chapter by Julie); also two sequels
 Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Needs to Know: Second Edition - Rev. Al Miles
 Freeing the Oppressed: A Call to Christians Concerning Domestic Abuse - Rev Ron Clark
 Healing Hearts- A Bible Study for Women by Rhonda Encinas
 The Study Bible For Women, Oxford Press edited by C. C. Kroeger
 "Women Healing the Wounds" National Council of Catholic Women http://nccw.org
 United Methodist Women - domestic violence resources http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/domestic-
violence
 Presbyterian Church USA - 2015 Domestic Violence Awareness packet:
http://www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/phewa/pdfs/padvn-2015_packet.pdf
 “When Love Hurts”, 4 part TV series, free, on-line or DVD (Julie’s story, Part 1)
http://dod.org/programs/when-love-hurts-understanding-and-healing-domestic-abuse-when-apologies-are-
dangerous-part-iii/
 Denominational DV statements http://www.interfaithpartners.org
 Christian abuser intervention curriculum http://www.changingmenchanginglives.org/
BIBLICAL EQUALITY RESOURCES
 Let My People Go: A Call to End the Oppression of Women in the Church (Revised;Expanded) by Bob Edwards
 The Equality Workbook: Freedom in Christ from the Oppression of Patriarchy- Bob & Helga Edwards
 Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE) www.cbeinternational.org
 The Junia Project http://juniaproject.com/
NOTE: Victims & helpers are encouraged to contact their local (secular) domestic violence agency for support,
safety planning, support groups, counseling, etc. 1-800-799-SAFE (24/7)
- Julie Owens www.domesticviolenceexpert.org -