Date of Degree Completion
Spring 2018
Degree Type
Capstone - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Instructor/Advisor
Melissa Nemon
Abstract
Domestic violence is a social ill that affects many families in the state of Massachusetts. Domestic violence can be manifested in different ways by a member of a family, household, or an intimate partner against another member of the family, household, or against the intimate partner. Faith leaders are uniquely placed to reach out to victims and help direct victims to services and safety. Faith-based leaders can support victims with knowledge and compassion. However, they do not always feel prepared to respond or worse, an abuser may have already used faith as a weapon against the victim. As a result, victims may believe that they should forgive, live with the abuse, or honor the covenant of marriage no matter what. The goal of the training is to break the cycle of domestic violence and to provide church leaders with the tools necessary to help their worshipers.
Recommended Citation
Almonte, Sandy, "Domestic Violence and the Faith Community: A Training for Faith Leaders" (2018). Community Engagement Student Work. 13.
https://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/soe_student_ce/13
