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Why should we as a faith community be concerned about domestic violence?
By Mable C. Dunbar, PHD, LPC

Why should we as a faith community be concerned about domestic violence? Isaiah 61:1 and Luke 4:18 state that Christ’s mission was to preach the gospel to the poor, heal and bind up the broken-hearted, proclaim liberty to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind and set at liberty bruised individuals. (click here to read more)




Why Christian Clergy Must Be Involved in Ending Domestic Violence
By Reverend Al Miles

Domestic violence is the number one public health problem for women in the United States. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, domestic violence is the greatest single cause of injury among U.S. women, accounting for more emergency room visits than traffic accidents, muggings, and rape combined.
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