Introduction

Manual Overview

BOOK I: Faith Community Curriculum for Clergy and Lay Leaders
- Curriculum Outline
- Instructions
- Supplies Checklist
- Room Checklist
- Educator Qualities
- Key Issues and Points
- Course Objectives
- Part 1-A: Introductions
  and Opening Comments
- Part 1-B: Elements and Dynamics
  of Domestic Abuse
- Part 1-C: Barriers
Part 1-D: “Broken Vows” Video
- Part 2-A: Awareness Raising
- Part 2-B: What to Say and Do
- Part 2-C: What Congregations
  Can Do
- Part 3: Closure
- Handouts list

BOOK II: Family Violence: Helping Survivors and Abusers
A Manual for Faith Communities

BOOK III: Pastor’s Packet: Family Violence Awareness Materials for Pastors

BOOK IV: Curriculum for Laity

Appendix

Part 1-D: Broken Vows Video

Desired Time:

• 35 minutes

Purpose:

• Provide concrete examples of survivor stories and their experiences with faith communities
• Identify the responsibilities faith communities have towards members who are in abusive relationships

Strategies:

• VCR
• “Broken Vows” video

Tips:
Allow a short period for debriefing and then take a break. Consider utilizing the discussion guide which accompanies the video. It contains many valuable discussion questions and provides guidance to leaders.

Content
“Broken Vows” Part I. A teaching video available through: Faith Trust Institute, 2400 N. 45th Street, Suite 10, Seattle, WA, 98103. Phone number: 206-634-1903; at a cost of $139 to purchase or $50 to rent.