Domestic Violence
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
No-one is immune from the threat of domestic and family violence. The LCANZ offers a range of resources to assist you as you navigate domestic violence.
Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
The Lutheran Church of Australia wants to reduce the incidence and effects of domestic and family violence in our church. The Hidden Hurts Healing Hearts campaign helps people to recognise violence wherever it occurs and to respond appropriately and pastorally. It encourages the building of relationships and communities that are kind and loving, based on mutual servanthood and respect.
Lutheran Media
Domestic violence has no boundaries, and it does not care about social standing, age, ethnicity, or religion. It traps its victims in a very lonely and frightening prison. A woman in such a situation often feels isolated and alone, as though she is the only one in this horrible situation. But there is hope. Messages of hope's booklet, Has God Abandoned Me?, is designed to answer questions and help you understand domestic violence.
Lutheran Tract Mission
Lutheran Tract Mission has many resources on the topic of domestic violence.
These include:
- Where’s God when it hurts? (poem – God is with you)
- God, hope and mental health (giving hope)
- Truth or fiction (hope in Jesus)
- Carried (postcard – version of Footprints)
- God will hold your hand (leaflet)
- The Lord is faithful (text card)
- The Lord knows your heart (bookmark)
Child, Youth and Family Ministries
LCA Child, Youth and Family Ministries have a series of articles with linked resources to help families and individuals.
These include:
- Processing the pain – We all need different ways of making meaning from our experiences. When we share our struggles with others it helps us to process the emotions and feelings we are wrestling with.
- How do we help when someone has one of those life-changing days? – When our friends or congregation members are in times of crisis, we are eager to help. But often when we call, we express our sympathy, and then say, 'Please let me know what I can do!' This may not be the most helpful way to support each other. Here are practical ideas on how to help.
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