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January 1994

On Being Invisible in the Mental Health System

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The author provides a case study of her daughter’s sexual abuse as a child and subsequent experiences as a “chronically mentally ill” client in the mental health system. Information from 17 years of mental health records and anecdotal accounts are used to illustrate the effects of the abuse, her attempts to reach out for help, and the system’s failure to respond.
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December 1993

UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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Adopted in 1993 by the UN General Assembly, this declaration defines violence against women. As a consequence of the declaration, the Commission on Human Rights adopted Resolution 1994/45 that appointed a Special Rapporteur on violence against women.
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January 1993

Outside In: A Man in the Movement

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Over the past 3 decades the role of men in the anti-sexual violence movement has been a source of debate. This article shares experiences of one of the first men to be employed at rape crisis center and its effect on his worldview.
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January 1993

Three Perspectives on Workplace Harassment of Women of Color

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For women of color, sexual harassment is rarely, if ever, about sex or sexism alone; it is also about race. This article examines workplace harassment of women of color from the perspectives of harassers, women of color themselves, and the legal system.
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January 1992

Mental Health System Advocacy Wheel

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This wheel depicts how mental health providers can best respond to survivors of domestic violence by respecting their autonomy and confidentiality and promoting access to community services.
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January 1992

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

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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.
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January 1992

The Men's Movement of Choice

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This commentary offers one woman’s response to men in the movement to end domestic violence.
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January 1991

Not in My Church / Not in My Congregation: Study Guide for Christian or Jewish Audiences

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An excellent resource for trainers and presenters, "Not in My Church" and "Not in My Congregation" help to facilitate conversations about clergy misconduct and sexual abuse by a religious leader.
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January 1991

A Commentary on Religious Issues in Family Violence

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Addresses some of the common religious concerns raised by people dealing with family violence (including child sexual abuse and incest) and illustrates ways of converting potential religious roadblocks into valuable resources.
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January 1989

The Transformation of Suffering: A Biblical and Theological Perspective

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The question of suffering may be central to victims'/survivors' spiritual response to violence and abuse. Rev. Dr. Fortune looks at the Biblical and theological resources to explore the question of why there is suffering and how suffering is transformed into action and healing.
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January 1989

Men, Women, and Biblical Equality

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This statement, available in 31 languages, lays out the biblical rationale for gender equality, as well as its practical applications in the family and community of believers.
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January 1988

Two Views of Deafness

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This chart compares two contrasting views of deafness: 1) as pathology and 2) as a difference. It provides helpful explanations of what a person might think or how they may behave.