“The staff of Volcano Press has done a monumental job. Many of us are familiar with the topic, but the genius of this book is in its attention to multicultural religious tradition and diversity…one-stop pastor’s library of information, insight, and ministry tools. The collection is a bottom line race through the annals of treatment issues—will make the reader smart in a hurry.”
CDR Julia T. Cadenhead, CHT, USN Chaplain, Naval District, Washington
“…guidelines for pastors to use when first approached by a woman who says she’s been abused. ‘Believe everything she says. In time she may share more with you.’ Sections include dealing with abusive husbands; an exploration of the effects of domestic abuse on children, and discussions of specific cultural context, including Asian American, African American, Jewish and Hispanic families. Two sections focus on abuse of the elderly.”
Religion Bookline PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“The special concerns of African-American, Hispanic, rural and geriatric populations are presented…the particular theological issues of Jewish and Christian victims are also directly addressed. This book does more than inform a ministry—it touches the heart.”
Rev. Reginald D. Burgess, Ph.D. Deputy Executive Director of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors FAMILY VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT BULLETIN
“Especially meaningful are the informative chapters on the abuse of elders. Within the Asian community, which has been trained in the past to honor our elders, this problem is rapidly growing. The book encourages us to keep our awareness and our responsiveness growing as well.”
Robert T. Hoshibata PACIFIC READER
“…begins with practical helps on counseling abused women…and concludes with a biblical and theological perspective on the transformation of suffering.”
NATIONAL CATHOLIC REPORTER
“…a timely, much needed book. It is the first publication which thoroughly addresses the interweaving of religions and the belief system of clergy, abusers and victims.”
Barbara Couden, M.S. Assistant Professor, Health Education and Promotion LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY
“…because they are recognized in the community, clergy can speak out against violence and abuse through sermons, retreats and pastoral messages…armed with information, a pastor can, for example, help a woman outline a safety plan. It might include keeping money and an extra set of keys handy for quick escape, or teaching kids to use the phone to contact the police."
Toni Cashnelli THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
This book was designed to assist clergy and church workers --often the first place a person turns to for help in ending an abusive relationship--to counsel abused women, their children, and abusive men. Special emphasis is placed on diverse theology and cultures, including Christian, Jewish, African-American, Latina, Asian, the elderly, rural women, and children.
Published by Volcano Press