by Amanda Manes of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence The issue of abusive spouses preventing survivors of Jewish faith from obtaining a religious divorce (get) is just one example of how religion and faith can play a major role in the lives of survivors of domestic violence. To learn more about the intersection of domestic violence and religion, access VAWnet Special Collection Domestic Violence and Religion.
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by Ali Mailen Perrotto of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
by Ali Mailen Perrotto of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
by Louie Marven of the LGBT Center of Central PA
by Shaina Goodman of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
by Ali Mailen Perrotto of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center We often hear from advocates in the field who are struggling to bring their messages of healthy sexuality to pockets of their communities that are very conservative, very religious, or both. We know that increasing individual knowledge about sex and sexuality is a key piece of the sexual violence prevention puzzle, so it’s important to find ways to engage all members of your community.