Domestic Violence Awareness - October 5, 2008

Recommended reading and resources

Download Publications from AVA

Download these, easy and ready to use, educational and inspirational resources.

• AVA brochures with detachable donation envelopes (suitable for use as an exit offering).  Order from the Covenant Bookstore
• Hymns & Songs for DVA Awareness
• DVA Sunday Bulletin Insert
• Who's Loving Who? -a study on domestic violence
• Drama
• Bookmarks
• Congregational "Prayer of Faith"
• Worship Resources
• "How Can My Church Help?"
• Responding to the Abuser
• Commentary on Religious Issues in Family Violence
• National Declaration to Address Domestic Violence
• AVA's Call Newsletter

See a more complete listing of resources at DVA Sunday Resources

Order resources

Circles of Healing

A three-session support group curriculum for abused Christian women. Developed by the Domestic Violence Awareness Task Force of the Office of Peace and Justice, Catholic Diocese of Richmond,VA.

Designed to complement the video, Wings Like a Dove: Healing for the Abused Christian Woman. Each of the sessions includes worship materials, scripture reflections, discussion questions, and closing prayers.

• Order here: http://faithtrustinstitute.org

Keeping the Faith: Guidance for Christian Women Facing Abuse

By Rev. Dr. Marie M. Fortune This booklet is a concise response to common religious questions raised by victims/survivors of domestic violence and is a valuable resource for shelters, counselors and pastors. Call for quantity discounts. (San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1995)

• Available at http://www.covenantbookstore.com/

What Every Congregation Needs to Know about Domestic Violence

An excellent introductory pamphlet ideal for distribution to both laity and clergy. Includes information for victims and for batterers. Sold in packages of 25.

Camera-ready artwork on disk-- must be commercially printed not photocopied. Copyright is maintained by FaithTrust Institute, but purchaser may print an unlimited number and add specific contact information.

Available at http://www.covchurch.org/resource-center

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