domestic violence Archives

2009 Domestic Violence Congregational Packet

Posted October 7th, 2010

The 2009 Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network (PADVN) Domestic Violence Congregational Packet focuses on teen dating violence. Individual pieces include: Cover Letter The Facts on Teens and Dating Violence A… Read more »

Men stopping violence materials

Posted September 3rd, 2010

A collection of materials to help men address and stop domestic violence.

Domestic violence resources for particular populations

Posted September 3rd, 2010

Domestic violence resources for particular populations including rural women, racial ethnic communities and the elderly.

Children and domestic violence

Posted September 3rd, 2010

A collection of resources to help children who are victims of domestic violence.

Domestic violence worship resources

Posted September 3rd, 2010

Worship resources to address domestic violence

Domestic violence tools for pastors and congregational leadership

Posted September 3rd, 2010

Tools for pastors and congregational leadership to address domestic violence.

Domestic violence – the basics

Posted September 3rd, 2010

Download this collection of resources to help address domestic violence.

Domestic Violence and Veterans: An Increasing Problem

Posted June 6th, 2010

Domestic Violence and Veterans: An Increasing ProblemThe Rev. Bonnie M. OrthDomestic violence is a pattern of controlling, abusive, or violent behaviors used with an intimate partner. It may be physical,… Read more »

Why should male ministers preach on domestic violence?

Posted March 15th, 2010

by the Rev. Kevin Fredericks, Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, Black Mountain, N.C., Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network (PADVN) Leadership Team For years many church leaders have operated from the basic… Read more »

What if you visit an elderly member and see signs of abuse?

Posted March 15th, 2010

Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network (PADVN) provides this resource for pastors. The indicators of elder abuse are similar to those for spousal/partner abuse and child abuse. In addition to physical,… Read more »