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This supplement to the Bahá’í guidelines on “Developing Distinctive Bahá’í Communities,” offers a policy statement and recommendations for addressing domestic violence in the context of Bahá’í principles, laws, and exhortations. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of individuals and local spiritual assemblies, and offers resources and references for additional support.

This prayer for the Jewish faith community, provided in both English and Hebrew, offers words of peace for families experiencing abuse.

JWI offers a number of domestic violence resources for Jewish clergy, including prayers, sermons, webinars, music, and the "Embracing Justice" clergy guide. This guide offers key information and resources to support rabbis and cantors in working with domestic violence victims, families, and perpetrators.

Intercessory prayer is simply defined as the act of praying on behalf of another or others. This prayer leads congregations in a group meditation and prayer for healing, strength, and continued courage.

Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune explores the issue of forgiveness for victims/survivors and the theological understanding that forgiveness is the last step in healing. Forgiveness is founded upon justice; only the victim can define when and if they are willing and able to offer forgiveness.