Hear Their Cries: Religious Responses to Child Abuse Study Guide for Discussion Leaders

Hear Their Cries: Religious Responses to Child Abuse is an award-winning video on the role of clergy and lay leaders in ending child abuse is a critical resource. The study guide for the video helps facilitators lead conversations with religious congregations that:

• Identifies and defines of physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children
• Provides stories of adult survivors Educates clergy and lay leaders on how to respond to child abuse
• Discusses significant theological issues such as forgiveness, confidentiality
• Outlines effective child abuse prevention strategies from a faith perspective
• Explores how to respond to a victim's disclosure of abuse