Faith and the Faith Community

(The resources on the Jewish page may also be helpful.)

Center for Faith Based & Neighborhood Partnerships – our goal is to strengthen and expand partnerships with faith and community-based organizations throughout the country, as they provide critical support to people in need. Our office serves as a bridge between local and national non-profit organizations and the U.S. Department of Justice. We seek to connect faith and community-based organizations with relevant information and to provide them with up to date information about a wide variety of partnership opportunities.

FaithTrust Institute (formerly known as Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence) – a leader in providing training and educational resources for clergy, lay leaders, seminary faculty, chaplains, policy makers of religious institutions, and community advocates on the faith aspects of sexual and domestic violence, Seattle, WA.

Garments for One Another: Ending Domestic Violence in Muslim Families – an important new resource for mosques, religious leaders, social workers, community groups and shelter staff who offer help to Muslim women who currently experience violence in the home. This complete package offers solutions to prevent future violence within the context of the Islamic faith. Includes interviews with survivors, religious leaders, and community advocates, 2007.

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Pastoral Care for Domestic Violence: Case Studies for Clergy (for Jewish and Christian audiences) – an important training DVD for Christian and Jewish clergy. This multifaith series of role plays demonstrates Catholic, Protestant and Jewish clergy effectively addressing common religious issues raised by victims, survivors and abusers in situations of domestic violence. This comprehensive training package is designed to be used for audiences who have an understanding of the religious aspects of domestic violence. Also ideal for use in theological education, 2007.

Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University – grasping the complexities and interconnections of religion in the lives of individuals and societies, Waco, TX.

Islamic Society of North America – Domestic Violence Forum – bringing awareness to the issue of domestic violence in Muslim communities and providing opportunities for collaboration, exchanges of information and the promotion of continued research in the field of domestic violence’s impact on Muslim families, Plainfield, IN.

Muslim Women’s League – a nonprofit American Muslim organization working to implement the values of Islam and thereby reclaim the status of women as free, equal and vital contributors to society, Los Angeles, CA.  

Muslimat Al Nisaa – provides services to those in need, but predominantly Muslim women and children due to the overwhelming need for services catering to their cultural and religious needs. Although located in Baltimore, MD, we provide shelter and support for persons nationwide. Muslimat AL Nisaa operates a wellness clinic and homeless shelter. We also offer education and training programs on domestic violence, Baltimore, MD.

Peace and Safety in the Christian Home (PASCH) – a loose coalition of academics, professionals, clergy and laypeople who are alarmed by domestic violence in the Christian home, Eugene, OR.

Public Religion Research Institute – a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and education organization dedicated to work at the intersection of religion, values and public life. Our mission is to help journalists, opinion leaders, scholars, clergy and the general public better understand debates on public policy issues and the role of religion in American public life by conducting high quality public opinion surveys and qualitative research. As a research organization, we do not take positions on, nor do we advocate for particular policies, Washington, DC.

The Soul Sanctuary – the mission is to promote healthy relationships and violence-free families. We fulfill our mission through hosting trainings for clergy and lay leaders in the faith community. We also provide in-person support groups and online E-support for survivors of domestic abuse. We disseminate information via our Soul links page for those searching for various programs and resources on the Internet, Plantation, FL.

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) – the largest, oldest and most active support group for women and men wounded by religious authority figures (priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns and others). We are an independent and confidential organization, with no connections with the church or church officials, Chicago, IL.

United Methodist Women – the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice. Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world, New York, NY. How to help a victim of domestic violence.