Domestic Violence

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We recognize that family violence and abuse in all its forms—verbal, psychological, physical, sexual—is detrimental to individuals and to our communities. As United Methodists we are working to eradicate such violence.

Learn more about how people of faith can understand the problem and interrupt the violence.

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When guns are present in domestic violence, the chance of homicide increases dramatically. Learn the statistics and how you can make a difference.

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We at GCSRW stand with survivors of sexual abuse, harassment, and assault. We lament not only the harm done to victims and survivors, but the additional harm caused by silence, complicity, and re-traumatization.

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