This website was developed by Sista, a Vanuatuan charitable organization which seeks to empower women and girls, raise awareness and advocate on issues that affect them.
Understanding Domestic Violence
Learn more about this global issue problem that has far too often gone unaddressed and unreported.
Violences conjugales: Accompagner les victimes
This book, written by clinical psychologist Cosette Fébriss, pastor Jacques Poujol and theologian Valerie Duval-Poujol is aimed at women experiencing domestic abuse.
Ensemble Contre les Violences Conjugales: Les Identifier Pour Mieux Agir Dans les Eglises
From the French Baptist Federation, this magazine has been developed to help identify domestic violence and listen, discern and support those in this situation effectively.
Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife: My Story of Finding Hope after Domestic Abuse
Recounting a harrowing story of abuse at the hands of a well-educated, charming preacher, a story would help other women caught in a cycle of domestic violence.
Domestic Abuse in Churches: A Safe Pastoral Response
Develop an understanding of the different types of domestic abuse, examine the challenges faced by those who are victims and survivors
Project Mirabal
Project Mirabal is an award winning research project which investigated the question ‘Do domestic violence perpetrator...
NO PLACE FOR ABUSE: Biblical and Practical Resources to Counteract Domestic Violence (2010)
Catherine Clark Kroeger and Nancy Nason-Clark share years of experience in listening to women from around the world and discuss concrete ways to respond to abuse.
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children and Young People
Information from Women’s Aid on the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people with data and links to support services in the United Kingdom.
The Duluth Model
An inventory of resources available which are mostly based on the Duluth Model, which utilises a wheel image to understand the dynamics of abuse and control.
Violences Conjugales: Les Identifier Pour Agir en Eglise (2020)
A French language handbook for Baptist churches with psychological, biblical, and practical inputs to support Christians who want to help victims.
Scars Across Humanity: Understanding and Overcoming Violence Against Women (2018)
This award-winning book offers a comprehensive look at the different areas of gender violence, including domestic violence, around the world.
Baptist Union of Great Britain Guide to Understanding Domestic Abuse
This guide was been produced to give churches an increased understanding of the issues surrounding domestic abuse and a greater confidence in how to respond appropriately.
Not in My House
Developed by BaptistCare Counselling and Family Services, this resource equips educators to train others how to respond to domestic and family violence.
Dishonoured and Unheard: Christian Women, Domestic Violence and the Church (2018)
Author Daphne Marsden examines how evangelical churches respond to domestic abuse within church communities and calls for theological and practical changes.
RESTORED
This organisation provides extensive resources in all areas related to domestic violence, including programs for men and information on understanding domestic violence.
Domestic Abuse: Recognise the Signs
This resource from the United Kingdom gives clear and simple examples of abusive behaviours and ways to support those who may be experiencing abuse.
Responding Well to Domestic Abuse
This resource outlines the Church of England’s domestic abuse policy as well as practical guidance on how the policy should be implemented in local churches.
SHINE: Making Homes Violence Free
Shine provides a range of services to stop domestic violence in New Zealand, including emergency support, training programs, non-violence programs, and learning resources.
Eyes Open to Abuse
Created by Fuller Seminary, this resource equips individuals and churches to identify signs and characteristics of abuse and abusers and develop a plan to support survivors.
THE RAVE PROJECT
RAVE (Religion and Violence E-Learning) seeks to bring knowledge and social action together to assist families of faith impacted by abuse.
Out of Control: Couples, Conflict and the Capacity for Change
Abuse survivor and activist Natalie Collins shares what domestic abuse is, how it is perpetuated, and its impact on adults and children.