Chris Moles believes that "the most effective means of reducing violence against women is addressing the hearts of men". And for Chris, that means addressing the hearts of abusive men. But what if addressing the hearts of abusive men is NOT the most effective means of reducing violence against women? What if working to change the… Continue reading 7. Is “addressing the hearts of abusive men” the best way of reducing violence against women, Chris Moles?
Tag: prevention
How society can prevent domestic abuse (Don Hennessy series part 11)
Don Hennessy says: We need to find a way to challenge the tolerance of male sexual entitlement which is endemic in our society. This goal is the only one not supported by the skilled offender. (208*) The issue that limits most of us is that the reality of intimate partner abuse is beyond our belief.… Continue reading How society can prevent domestic abuse (Don Hennessy series part 11)
Abusive Endings: Separation and Divorce Violence against Women, by Walter DeKeseredy
We have not read this book but we know it would be good because Walter DeKeseredy is a highly respected social scientist in the field of domestic abuse. https://www.amazon.com/Abusive-Endings-Separation-Divorce-Violence/dp/0520285751 Here is the blurb: Abusive Endings offers a thorough analysis of the social-science literature on one of the most significant threats to the health and well-being… Continue reading Abusive Endings: Separation and Divorce Violence against Women, by Walter DeKeseredy
Male Privilege is the underlying driver of domestic abuse. — Ken Lay, former Police Commissioner
This address by Ken Lay is inspiring, compassionate and compelling. Please watch and share. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_dgEGCHfyY The address was given this year on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women at Monash University, Melbourne. The text of Ken's address can be found here. One stand-out for me was when Ken said: Here’s something I’ve noticed. Claims… Continue reading Male Privilege is the underlying driver of domestic abuse. — Ken Lay, former Police Commissioner
Catherine C Kroeger speaking on domestic abuse in 2010
We were recently given permission to upload a talk given by Catherine Clark Kroeger at the Bringing Hope Conference, UK, 2010, onto YouTube. The talk is about one hour in length and a summary of what Kroeger discusses is below. In addition to the link provided in this post, there is also a link in the Audio & Video… Continue reading Catherine C Kroeger speaking on domestic abuse in 2010
Losing friendships because of the stress of abuse
UPDATE Sept 2021: I have come to believe that Jeff Crippen does not practise what he preaches. He vilely persecuted an abuse victim and spiritually abused many other people in the Tillamook congregation. Go here to read the evidence. Jeff has not gone to the people that he spiritually and emotionally abused. He has not apologised to them,… Continue reading Losing friendships because of the stress of abuse
Non-Negotiables for Effective and Biblical Abuse Ministry
Recently we composed this statement of what we call our "non-negotiables" for abuse ministry. We call them this because they are not points that we are willing to "agree to disagree" with. You might say that this list serves as our philosophy of ministry in this field, and in capsule form states fundamental truths that… Continue reading Non-Negotiables for Effective and Biblical Abuse Ministry
A Cry For Justice 