{"title":"Jewish Women's Aid: Combating Domestic Violence in the UK Community","authors":"Mildred Levison, J. Usiskin","doi":"10.1300/J154V06N03_13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J154V06N03_13","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY This article is based on presentations given by the authors at The First International Conference on Domestic Abuse in the Jewish Community–Pursing Truth, Justice and Righteousness: A Call to Action, sponsored by Jewish Women International and Partners, held in July, 2003, in Baltimore, MD, USA. As the only representatives at the conference from the UK, the authors described wider arenas of Jewish life in the UK, and the statutory and voluntary services in which their agency developed. They reflect on some of the mistakes and triumphs encountered in the development of Jewish Women's Aid in the UK with the hope that this will be helpful for small faith communities in other places.","PeriodicalId":165629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Abuse","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114737371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Domestic Violence in the South African Jewish Community: A Model for Service Delivery","authors":"Brenda Solarsh, J. Frankel","doi":"10.1300/J154V06N03_12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J154V06N03_12","url":null,"abstract":"This paper provides an overview of the response to domestic violence in the South African Jewish community, specifically that provided by Jewish Community Services. Johannesburg, The context is briefly presented in terms of the major challenges facing the South African community, the Jewish community per se, the impact of aparthied, the post-apartheid era. specifically the significance of crime, violence, and emigration. Brief reference is made to domestic violence within the general population. An in-deplh review is given of the development of the domestic violence programme in the Jewish community, including a critical assessment of challenges and constraints to be addressed.","PeriodicalId":165629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Abuse","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125034350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Renewal and reconciliation after family violence","authors":"G. Kaufman","doi":"10.1300/J154V06N03_09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J154V06N03_09","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY This article is based on a presentation by Dr. Kaufman at a workshop with Laura Davis and Rabbi Drorah Setel. The author notes that without their contributions this discussion is incomplete. The workshop description read: How and why do men who batter change? Should reconciliation between survivors and former perpetrators be a goal? How should Jewish institutions respond to the questions? What Jewish texts and traditions can we draw upon to consider these issues? The author addresses the first question: How and why do men who batter change?","PeriodicalId":165629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Abuse","volume":"4 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132892291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Community Culture: Community Response","authors":"M. Spiegel","doi":"10.1300/J154V06N03_08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J154V06N03_08","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY The hasidic movement of the 18th and 19th century was one in which male teachers and wise men taught boys and men in a sex segregated environment. In the late 20th century a spiritual movement of Jewish renewal began that is now called neohasidism. Open to both men and women, its leaders are charismatic teachers and rebbes. Some individuals drawn to this community seek healing from past abuse, or spiritual malaise and may be vulnerable to abuse by leaders who cross sexual boundaries. Policies and procedures are suggested for protecting the safety and integrity of participants, while maintaining the open, loving atmosphere for learning and prayer.1","PeriodicalId":165629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Abuse","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129793912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Shelter for Orthodox Jewish Women in Israel: The Experience of Helping Religious Women Escape Domestic Abuse","authors":"Esti Palant","doi":"10.1300/J154V06N03_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J154V06N03_04","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY This article is based on a presentation made at The First International Conference on Domestic Abuse in the Jewish Community–Pursuing Truth, Justice and Righteousness: A Call to Action, sponsored by Jewish Women International and Partners, held in July, 2003, in Baltimore, MD, USA.","PeriodicalId":165629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Abuse","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128098999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Cozzens, W. Schipper, Merle Longwood, Marie M. Fortune, E. Graham
{"title":"Clergy sexual abuse: Theological and gender perspectives","authors":"D. Cozzens, W. Schipper, Merle Longwood, Marie M. Fortune, E. Graham","doi":"10.1300/J154V06N02_02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J154V06N02_02","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This article developed from a session sponsored by the Men's Studies Group in Religion at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion held in Atlanta, GA, in November 2003. It offers a theological, ethical and gender analysis of the clergy sexual abuse crisis now faced by the Roman Catholic Church.","PeriodicalId":165629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Abuse","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115189350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spiritual Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Some Implications for Teacher Education","authors":"D. L. Hurley","doi":"10.1300/J154V06N02_05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J154V06N02_05","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a phenomenon that sadly impacts millions of children. Considerable attention has been paid to the immediate and long term effects of CSA, notably in relation to the impact on psycho-social functioning. Few studies, however, have focused on what may be called the spiritual impact of childhood sexual abuse, despite the devastating consequences CSA has to the child's perception of, and relationship with, God. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974 mandates teachers and other school personnel to report suspected cases. However, few teacher education programs prepare educators adequately for this responsibility. This paper examines the spiritual impact of CSA from a Christian perspective and discusses some of the implications this has for teacher education programs. Although the paper addresses primarily a Christian audience, the arguments are inter-religious and have applicability across a wide spectrum of faiths.","PeriodicalId":165629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Abuse","volume":"5 21","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"113963354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Historical Viewpoint of Sexual Abuse Perpetrated by Clergy and Religious","authors":"Derek Farrell","doi":"10.1300/J154V06N02_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J154V06N02_04","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This paper has been adapted from the literature review of the author's PhD phenomenological study entitled “Idiosyncratic Trauma Characteristics Experienced by Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Clergy or Religious.” It provides an historical background into the issue of clergy sexual abuse, dispelling any myths of this purely being a 20th century occurrence. It critically explores some of the ways in which church hierarchies have addressed this issue and considers church's potential for re-traumatization for survivors of such abuse.","PeriodicalId":165629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Abuse","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131780722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In the Trenches","authors":"D. Clohessy","doi":"10.1300/J154V06N02_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J154V06N02_03","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT David Clohessy directs the SNAP organization which is a support group for those abused by clergy. This article is his keynote speech at the American Academy of Religion meeting in Atlanta in November 2003. He shares his personal story as a survivor and takes a critical look at the current efforts by the Roman Catholic Church to respond to the sex abuse crisis.","PeriodicalId":165629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Abuse","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116221217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consider It, Take Counsel, and Speak Up!","authors":"B. Weinhold","doi":"10.1300/J154V06N01_05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J154V06N01_05","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The following sermon “Consider It, Take Counsel, and Speak Up!” was preached at the Sunday morning service of Unity Hill United Church of Christ in Trumbull, CT. The impetus for this sermon was the realization that more needs to be done to raise the awareness in congregations about domestic violence not only in the culture, but also in the church. Though many religious bodies are becoming savvy about Safe Church Seminars and Clergy Misconduct Training, there seems to be little understanding around the nature of domestic violence within church families and what a merciful and just response looks like. The scriptural text was the rape of a religious man's concubine in Judges 19. Particularly pertinent in my approach was showing how the same “sin” of substituting tradition for truth with regard to gender equality can create the same unjust response in the 21st Century as it did in antiquity. Finally, I believe that the writer of this passage was pained by the same conspiracy of silence that shadows ...","PeriodicalId":165629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Abuse","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123308539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}