RESOURCES
& Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of frequently asked questions, as well as a selection of resources about domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
ONLINE RESOURCES
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Lies Overcome by The Love of Christ - For Victims of Domestic Violence
This book focuses on finding God's truth to combat the lies of the enemy giving survivors hope and resilience.
When Love hurts
“Every woman who is struggling to understand the mistreatment she is experiencing in her relationship should begin by reading [this] wonderful book.”—Lundy Bancroft, author of Why Does He Do That?
Refuge from Abuse: Healing and Hope for Abused Christian Women
By Nancy Nason-Clark and Catherine Clark Kroeger
Abuse is ugly. It is always wrong. It is never part of God's design for healthy family living. It distorts relationships and shatters dreams. It creates pain and despair...
Keeping the Faith: Guidance for Christian Women Facing Abuse
by Marie M. Fortune
Practical guide addresses issues of faith for battered women—an invaluable resource for victims of domestic violence and the crisis centers that counsel them.
Called to Peace
by Joy Forrest
If you or someone you love is in, or has been in an abusive relationship, this companion study to Called To Peace: A Survivor’s Guide to Finding Peace and Healing After Domestic Abuse is the perfect resource.
No Place for Abuse: Practical Resources to Counteract Domestic Violence
by Nancy Nason-Clark and Catherine Clark Kroeger
Domestic violence is a leading cause of injury and death to women worldwide. Nearly one in four women around the globe is physically or sexually abused...
Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
by Lundy Bancroft
Lundy Bancroft has spent the last thirty years of his career specializing in abuse, trauma, and recovery. He is the author of Why Does He Do That?, the largest-selling book in history on domestic violence...
Lies Overcome by The Love of Christ - For Victims of Sexual Assault
This book focuses on finding God's truth to combat the lies of the enemy giving survivors hope and resilience.
Beyond Abuse in the Christian Home: Raising Voices for Change
In this volume we have tried to present an accurate, faith-based analysis of abuse in the Christian family context.
Healing the Hurting: Giving Hope and Help to Abused Women
by Catherine Clark Kroeger and James R. Beck
Abuse is ugly. It is always wrong. It is never part of God's design for healthy family living. It distorts relationships and shatters dreams. It creates pain and despair...
What Every Pastor Should Know About Domestic Violence
by Al Miles
Al Miles addresses the issues related to inadequate pastoral response to this pervasive problem. He explores the dynamics of abusive and the role that clergy members can take...
The Emotionally Destructive Marriage: How to Find Your Voice and Reclaim your Hope
byLeslie Vernick
You can’t put it into words, but something is happening to you. Your stomach churns, your heart aches, and the tension in your marriage is...
Violence Among Us: Ministry to Families in Crisis
by Brenda Branson and Paula J. Silva
This book offers practical help in identifying abusive situations. It has strategic counseling tips, case studies and models of effective ministry to both the victim and the perpetrator.