October 15-17 — Domestic Violence: Educating, Understanding, and Responding … The Role of the Faith Community
Domestic violence often occurs in a predictable pattern. If that pattern is recognized, and those involved seek help from community resources, it is possible to prevent an unfortunate tragedy. Religious groups have to play a big part.
When: Wednesday October 15 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Thursday October 16 9:00 am to 3:45 pm; Friday October 17 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Where: Shelton Auditorium Christian Theological Seminary 1000 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208
Many persons in distress turn to their faith leaders for help. This provides a critical window of opportunity for faith leaders to intervene and provide information and resources that could prevent vioence. Faith leaders are invited to attend an educational conference at Christian Theological Seminary (CTS) in Indianapolis on October 15-17th, 2008. Religious leaders of all faith traditions are welcome, including: youth pastors, education directors, parish nurses, parish counselors, and lay ministers. This event is Funded by a Clarian Spiritual Values Grant to train faith leaders in Marion County on domestic violence prevention. Co-sponsors: IPPVID (Indiana Partnership to Prevent Violent Injury and Death), Not to Believers Like Us, Clarian Health Partners and WTHR 13.Cost: FREE, includes lunch, but must register through IPPVID. Deadline: October 8, 2008. View the agenda and registration form at www.ippvid.org. For information, contact Lori Lovett at 317-278-0945 or llovett@iupui.edu.
Why does Provocate think you should attend this event?
Every angle through which to get a handle on domestic violence is important. The faith community is perhaps more important than most.
If you think this sounds interesting, be sure to check out …
- September 5 — Child sex trafficking and exploitation benefit concert
- September 18 — Conference on Latino domestic violence
- October 8 — Discuss different perspectives on faith-based social services and the church-state barrier
- October 20 — The SOLD Project’s film on child slavery
- October 22 — Joe Slash explains how to strengthen families in Indianapolis
And for your listening pleasure …
Music is an important way to explore the complexities of domestic abuse. A very comprehensive set of links to religious, secular, rock and folk songs about violence and abuse can be found at http://creativefolk.com/abusesongs.html.
Fiona Apple’s “Sullen Girl” has a victim’s family wondering why she is suddenly so withdrawn.
