Violence Among Us: Ministry to Families in Crisis
By Brenda Branson and Paula J. Silva Foreword by Tim Clinton
In the Christian community, one in every four women experiences family violence. As the awareness and incidence of domestic violence increase, however, pastors find themselves ill-equipped to deal with the crisis.... More on Violence Among Us.
The Emotionally Destructive Relationship: Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It
Author: Leslie Vernick
Leslie Vernick, counselor and social worker, has witnessed the devastating effects of emotional abuse. Many, including many in the church, have not addressed this form of destruction in families and relationships because it is difficult to talk about. With godly guidance and practical experience, Vernick offers an empathetic approach to recognizing an emotionally destructive relationship and addresses the symptoms and the damage with Biblical tools.
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Domestic Violence Among Believers
The article, Domestic Violence Among Believers co-authored by Paula Silva of FOCUS Ministries was featured in Christian Counseling Today magazine in 2005. To read the article, please select:
Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse and Spousal Abuse Help For Women
FOCUS Ministries
FOCUS Ministries is a not-for-profit organization devoted to offer hope, encouragement, education, and assistance to women who are struggling in difficult circumstances, especially dysfunctional marriages, spousal abuse, separation or divorce.
Based in Illinois, FOCUS Ministries provides help for women suffering the horror of domestic violence and for those who want to help. You are not alone. Reach out for help. The choice is yours...
FOCUS Ministries' Purpose
To help women who find themselves in difficult circumstances due to dysfunctional marriages, spousal abuse or divorce.
To help them see how valuable they are to God.
To help them become more productive.
To assure them they are not alone.
To point them to Jesus Christ as the stability and focal point of their lives.
To respond swiftly to the needs as they arise.
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FOCUS Ministries P. O. Box 2014
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
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Domestic Violence Help, Domestic Abuse Support & Spousal Abuse Help
FOCUS Ministries provides hope, encouragement, education, assistance and support to women who are struggling in difficult circumstances, especially dysfunctional marriages, spousal abuse, separation or divorce.
