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This report gives a state-by-state accounting of when clergy are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect.

The Safe Havens Family Violence Prevention Project (FVPP) is a year-long training, action and community-building program for congregations representing a full spectrum of faith communities from many different faiths and religions€Focusing on long-term changes that address the roots of violence in the home, the Family Violence Prevention Project helps survivors, clergy, laity, and service providers to create a common vision and collaborative model for ending family violence.

This brochure outlines the reasons why a survivor may struggle with leaving an abusive relationship.

People in abusive relationships are often afraid to stay because they do not want themselves or their children to be hurt or killed. They are also afraid to leave due to abusers' threats to find them, hurt and/or kill them and/or their children.

This 32 page booklet addresses how to respond when someone discloses they are experiencing abuse. It includes basic information, biblical reflections, guidelines for response, suggestions for prevention and additional resources and is intended for church leaders.

This tip sheet for faith community leaders includes ideas for making your congregation a safe and supportive space for survivors. Other helpful hints include to putting survivor safety first and not victim-blaming.

The purpose of these protocols is to provide all religious and lay leaders of New Hampshire with an action plan to safely respond to families in their faith communities who are experiencing domestic violence. This report was created by a collaboration of New Hampshire professionals with broader application to other states.

This wheel demonstrates the ideal response of community faith leaders to domestic violence.

In 2010, this twelve-month training program brought together survivors and individuals from diverse communities to explore, learn, and develop leadership skills to contribute to domestic violence prevention efforts.

This edition of the Manager's Viewpoint newsletter offers articles and reflections on cost cutting, big picture planning, and leading through challenging economic times.