Faith Community

Awareness Center – Jewish Coalition Against Sexual Abuse/Assault – dedicated to addressing sexual violence in Jewish communities around the world, Baltimore, MD.

Black Church and Domestic Violence Institute – is a diverse group of people who are concerned about the issues of domestic violence in families and in all human relationships and the response of the Black Church. We believe in the Church's mission to improve the quality of life and recognize the linkages of violence to all social problems in the history of Black communities, Atlanta, GA.

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, FaithTrust Institute – 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, Seattle, WA: 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.

Jewish Women International – a community of women joining hands, hearts and minds to break the cycle of family violence in the US, in Israel and around the world, Washington, DC.

Kamilat – National Network to Resolve Domestic Violence – helping Americans better understand Islam while building integrity among women of diverse cultures; awareness campaigns; community outreach; diversity trainings; and media relations, Washington, DC.

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.  

Pastoral Care for Domestic Violence: Case Studies for Clergy (for Jewish and Christian audiences), FaithTrust Institute – 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, Seattle, WA: 2007.

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

The Soul Sancutary – 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.

Tahirih Justice Center (Baha’i) – the mission is to enable women and girls who face gender-based violence to access justice. The Center engages in direct litigation, public policy advocacy, and education and outreach to ensure systemic change that protects women and girls from violence, Falls Church, VA.


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