Violence Among Us

by Branson, Brenda

• ISBN13: 9780817015152
• ISBN10: 0817015159
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-09
• Publisher: Judson Pr

Summary

One in every four women experiences family violence. The challenge for every pastor and counselor is to go beyond a casual awareness of the problem - to move past apathy to conviction, and to turn empathy into compelling action. Violence among Us addresses the questions: How common is domestic violence in the church? What keeps a victim trapped? How does family violence affect children, the church, and society? What can the church do to prevent family violence? The book offers readers: Practical help in identifying abusive situations, Strategic counseling tips, Case studies and ministry models for both victim and perpetrator, Hotlines, shelters, treatment programs, and a safety plan. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Brenda Branson and Paula J. Silva together founded FOCUS Ministries, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that offers help and hope to women who are struggling in dysfunctional relationships, especially those involving domestic violence. Branson is director of FOCUS Women's Center in Madisonville, KY and Silva is director of FOCUS Women's Center in Wood Dale, IL. Both are active members of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and they regularly lead training events, conferences, and workshops on the topic of family violence. Branson has published over 800 articles and resources on domestic violence, including one she co-authored with Silva in Christian Counseling Today Magazine in 2005. Silva holds an MA in Guidance and Counseling, and serves on the Inter Faith Advisory Committee for Chicago Mayor Daley's Office of Domestic Violence.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. xv
Discovering Her Journey-Validating Her Pain	p. 1
Understanding the Dynamics of Family Violence	p. 11
All Abuse Hurts!	p. 18
Why Does She Stay?	p. 28
Inside the Mind of an Abuser	p. 33
Effects of Family Violence	p. 44
Men as Victims-Women as Perpetrators	p. 54
Terror in the Parsonage	p. 60
Counseling Dos and Don'ts	p. 68
The Church's Role and Response	p. 81
Spiritual Direction	p. 93
What Does the Bible Say?	p. 105
Conclusion: Preventing Family Violence68	p. 115
Resources to Help Victims	p. 117
Crisis Flow Chart	p. 118
Personal Safety Plan for Women and Children	p. 119
Needs Assessment Checklist	p. 122
The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children	p. 123
Red Flags for Parents and Teens	p. 125
Domestic Violence Organizations and Ministries	p. 128
Resources to Help Perpetrators	p. 137
Characteristics of an Abuser	p. 138
Signs He Has Changed	p. 139
Batterer Treatment Programs and Ministries	p. 141
Media Resources	p. 143
Books	p. 144
Audiotapes, Videotapes, and DVDs	p. 147
Training Manuals	p. 149
Seminars and Retreats	p. 150
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