Pre-Owned Violence Among Us: Ministry to Families in Crisis (Paperback) 0817015159 9780817015152

One in every four women experiences family violence. The challenge for every pastor and counselor is to go beyond a casual awareness of the problem - to move past apathy to conviction, and to turn empathy into compelling action. Violence among Us addresses the questions: How common is domestic violence in the church? What keeps a victim trapped? How does family violence affect children, the church, and society? What can the church do to prevent family violence? The book offers readers: Practical help in identifying abusive situations, Strategic counseling tips, Case studies and ministry models for both victim and perpetrator, Hotlines, shelters, treatment programs, and a safety plan. Book jacket.