Resources for Abuse Prevention
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.
Local Resources
- 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
National Resources
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.
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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.

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