New Report Highlights the Critical Role of Faith Communities in Combating Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Violence in response to the U.S. National Plan to End Gender Based Violence
The Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, a nationwide coalition of faith leaders and faith-based advocacy organizations, released a comprehensive report that underscores the pivotal role faith communities can play in addressing and preventing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (DDVSAS) in the United States. This report was in response to the federal government's U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence to End Gender Based Violence, but the findings have implications beyond the Plan. The report outlines how the federal government can support and strengthen the efforts of faith communities and faith-based organizations to prevent and address DDVSAS by funding training and technical assistance, fostering partnerships, and ensuring survivor-centered, trauma-informed services are accessible to all survivors, including survivors of faith.
Join the Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence for the report release on February 18 at 3:30 Eastern Time to learn more!
Register HERE.
Panelists:
Dr. Denise Ziya Berte, Ph.D.//Executive Director of Peaceful Families Project
Dr. Sharon O’Brien , Ph.D.//Co-founder and Executive Director of Catholics For Family Peace: Education and Research on Abuse
Rachel Graber, MA, MSW//Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy at Jewish Women International (JWI)
Questions? Email Rachel Graber
About the Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence:
The Interfaith Coalition is a national alliance of faith organizations working together to prevent and respond to domestic violence and sexual assault. The Coalition advocates for public policies and offers support to faith communities to address the needs of victims and survivors. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, the Coalition seeks to create a society free from gender-based violence. Learn more about the interfaith Coalition here.