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Reviewed: August 5th, 2011
Creating Partnerships with Faith Communities to End Sexual Violence
Faith communities represent important community institutions that can play a key role in helping to prevent and raise awareness about sexual violence. We also know that faith communities are not immune to the affects of sexual violence. They represent institutions that need to held accountable along with every other community institution. We also know that some survivors of sexual violence go to their faith communities and religious leaders for support and healing. Because of the unique role that faith communities have in people’s lives and in the life of a community, there is much potential for effective and powerful partnerships to engage in prevention strategies that will make a difference.
This guide is about exploring the many ways that we can work with faith communities to promote the well-being of all. It includes practical educational and organizing resources available to help you continue this path as well as spaces for you to take notes in the side bars to encourage you to write down your ideas.
