There are a variety of sources where you can learn about prevention of abuse and domestic violence. 

Choose any of the resources below or the links at right to get more information. 

• A Woman’s Place (Bucks County): 1-800-220-8116
• Congreso (Latina Domestic Violence Program: (215) 763-8870 ext.1317
• Domestic Abuse Project (Delaware County): (610) 565-4590
• Jewish Family and Children’s Service (Shelter of Peace Program): 267-256-2000

• Laurel House (Montgomery County): 1-800-642-3150
• Lutheran Settlement House (Bilingual Domestic Violence Program): 215-426-8610 x236

• Menergy (for Abusive Partners): 215-242-2235
• Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (Elder Abuse): 215-765-9000
• Philadelphia 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-SAFE-014

• Women Against Abuse Legal Center: 215-686-7082

• Women Organized Against Rape: 215-985-3333

National Resources

• Faith Trust Institute (Interfaith Anti-Violence Program): www.faithtrustinstitute.org/
• JSafe (Jewish Anti-Violence Program): http: www.jsafe.org
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence:  www.ncadv.org

Books

Adams, Carol J.: Woman-Battering (Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling Series).  Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1994. 

Fortune, Marie M.: Keeping the Faith: Answers for the Abused Woman. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1987. 

Fortune, Marie M.: Violence in the Family: A Workshop Curriculum for Clergy and Other Helpers. Cleveland: Pilgrim Press, 1991. 

Ed. Horton, Anne L. & Williamson, Judith A.: Abuse and Religion: When Praying Isn't Enough. Lexington, Mass.: Lexington Books, 1988. 

National Ministries ABC/USA: Family Violence Packet: A Congregational Resource. To order from the Literature Resources call: 1-800-828-8198. 

Resource Guide for Rabbis on Domestic Violence.  Jewish Women International, 1828 L Street, NW, Suite 250, Washington, D.C.  20036.  Phone: (202) 857-1300, fax: (202) 857-1380. 

Smullens, SaraKay: Setting YourSelf Free: Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Abuse in Family, Friendships, Work and Love. New Horizon Press, September, 2002. 

Spie, Beth and Hall, Evelyn: I Am Not Your Victim. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishing, 1996. 

Staff of Volcano Press: Family Violence and Religion: an Interfaith Resource Guide. Volcano, CA: Volcano Press, 1995. 

Wright, Wendy M.: Sacred Dwelling. Leavenworth, KS: Forest of Peace Publishing, 1994.