This video is in two parts, intended for clergy, congregations, and staff of shelters and domestic violence programs. Three aspects are focused upon: (1) understanding the dynamics of domestic violence; (2) supporting individuals experiencing domestic violence through the cooperation of religious and secular communities; and (3) developing programs for the prevention of domestic violence. This video is divided into two segments: Part 1 (37min) addresses the various aspects of the problems and situations of battered women.
Part 2 (22min) discusses possible clergy and congregation responses to these problems. It is recommended that there be two separate study sessions, each of two hours' duration, to allow attendees to absorb the information presented in Part 1 and furmulated questions prior to viewing Part 2.