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Abuse of Power, The: A Theological Problem

Type: BOOK
Author: Poling, James Newton
( Abuse , Children , Children at Risk , Community , General , Theology )

Weaves case stories with theory, demonstrating that sexual abuse of children is not a private matter, but very much a matter for society and church - a question of structure and ideology, not just of individual character.

Alcoholicos Anonimos - The Basic AA Text in Spanish

Type: BOOK
Author: AA World Services
( Abuse , Alcohol , General , Spanish Language )

The basic AA text - the big book - in spanish.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Type: BOOK
Author:
( Abuse , Addictions )

This is the fourth edition of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous". Thr first edition appeared in April 1939, and in the following 16 years, more than 3000,000 went into circulation. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. The third edition, which came off press in 1976, achieved a circulation of approximately 19,550,000 in all formats.

Ask Before You Hug - Sexual Harassment in the Church

Type: VHS
Author: United Methodist Church
( Abuse , Adult , Children , Church Admin/Leadership , Church Council , Church Staff , General , Safe Sanctuaries , Youth )

Training video intended for use in local congregations. Presents 6 situations portraying a range of inappropriate behavior in church settings. Participants are offered tools to help identify sexual harassment and take steps to stop unwanted behavior. Assists church members to take additional steps to prevent sexual harassment in their congregations and ensure safety and hospitality in their churches. Comes with Study Guide.

Blind Faith: Recognizing and Recovering from Dysfunctional Religious Groups

Type: BOOK
Author: Porterfield, Kay Marie, M. A.
( Abuse , Cults , General , Healing , Mental Health , Occult )

Deals with religious abuse, emotional health and psychology/self-help. Does growing up in a dysfunctional family set people up to be victims of abuse by cults and religious fringe groups? Is there a way to heal from involvement with soul-scarring groups and retain a spiritual focus for our lives? Promotes healing and enables people to make free choices.

Circle of Fear

Type: VHS
Author: Bright Boy Productions
( Abuse , General , Visioning , Youth , Youth Minister Issues )

Circle of Fear takes a dramatic look at 'swarming'-the phenomenon whereby teenage gangs intimidate, attack, and beat up on innocent individuals for excitement and kicks. The story centers around one such group of teenagers.

Congregation, The; A Community of Care and Healing

Type: BOOK
Author: Presbyterian Network on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
( Abuse , Alcohol , Church Admin/Leadership , Counseling , Drugs , General , Ministry , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

This is a short booklet that helps raise awareness of congregation members of the human tragedy of alcoholism and other drug abuse. It is designed to equip local leaders to help raise congregational awareness to the urgency of this life and death issue.

Cry Out!: Inside the Terrifying World of an Abused Child

Type: BOOK
Author: Quinn, P.E.
( Abuse , Children , Children at Risk , General , Justice , Social Justice )

Shocking, searing account of one child's abuse as told from the child's point of view. It is true in its entirety (names changed). Also includes chapters that tell how to recognize the signs of child abuse and suggests what family, friends, teachers, and neighbors can do to help.

Domestic Violence: What Churches Can Do

Type: DVD
Author:
( Abuse , Adult Studies , Domestic Violence )

This program presents basic information on domestic violence and is intended for use in Christian education for congregations.

For Crying Out Loud: Women's Poverty in the United States

Type: BOOK
Author: Dujon and Withorn
( Abuse , General , Government , Homeless , Poverty , United States , Violence , Women )

Powerful challenge to attacks on the welfare state. Makes connections and shows the links between women on welfare and all women, between families seeking assistance and all families, between mothers who work at home and all workers. Powerful personal accounts and systematic analysis and strategic thinking on a wide range of issues: homelessness, battering, immigration, welfare activism, and coalition building.

From Victim to Victory: Prescriptions from a Child Abuse Survivor

Type: BOOK
Author: Quinn, Phil
( Abuse , Children , Children at Risk , General , Inspiration , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth )

Includes practical suggestions from an abuse survivor, and focuses specifically on issues of healing and recovery, as well as prevention of child abuse.

Great Stories of Faith (Tape 2) - Breaking Down Barriers

Type: VHS
Author:
( Abuse , Culture , Diversity , Faith , General , God , Inspiration , Lord's Prayer )

Listen to others share their faith stories. Story Tellers: Janet Wolf, James Cone, Marshall Meyer. Topics: when people harm you, letting God's love, cultural barriers, overcoming our differences and living in harmony. Includes study guide.

I Write What I Like: The Martyred Victim of Apartheid Speaks Out

Type: BOOK
Author: Biko, Steve
( Abuse , Africa , General , Justice , Racism , Social Justice )

A selection of writings by Steve Biko who died at 30 in 1977 from a head wound suffered while in the custody of police. The writings were smuggled out of South Africa and their common theme is dignity - the need to throw off the roles imposed by a racist society.

Information Guide for Abused Women in Maine

Type: BOOK
Author: Pohlmann, Frazee, and Cousin
( Abuse , Domestic Violence , General , Justice , Social Justice )

Booklet designed to reach women (and persons) (who are being abused in the home) who live far away from a family crisis center and cannot find a way to come and hear the information directly. It seeks to give you strength, ideas, and strategies to make your life free of violence.

Living the Sacred Trust: Clergy Sexual Ethics

Type: BOOK
Author: Gafke and Scott
( Abuse , Clergy , Clergy Misconduct , General , Ministry , Sexuality )

A resource on clergy misconduct of a sexual nature for cabinets and boards of ordained ministry of the United Methodist Church.

Love - All That and More

Type: KIT
Author: Rosenbluth, Barri, LMSW-ACP
( Abuse , General , Health , Relationships , Sex Education , Violence , Youth )

A 6-session curriculum and 3-video series on healthy relationships for youth and young adults. It is designed to inform young people about the elements that make up healthy relationships, to increase awareness and understanding about violence and abuse, and to motivate youth and young adults to seek relationships based on equality and mutual respect.

Man Named Dave, A: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness

Type: BOOK
Author: Pelzer, David
( Abuse , Crisis , Family , General , Inspiration , Large Type , Mental Health , Mentoring , Personal Growth )

Conclusion to " A Child Called It" and "The Lost Boy." Dave's dramatic reunion with his dying father and the shocking confrontation with his mother - and discovering her secret past - led to his ultimate calling as a mentor to others struggling with personal hardships. From a difficult marriage to the birth of his son, Dave was finally able to break the chains of his past, learning to trust, to love and to live.

Mission Accomplished: A Practical Guide to Risk Management for Nonprofits - 2nd Edition

Type: BOOK
Author: Jackson, White and Herman
( Abuse , Children , General , Risk Management , Safe Sanctuaries , Youth )

This valuable book explains why risk management is an essential tool in achieving a nonprofit’s mission. Preventing misuse of Internet and e-mail privileges by employees and volunteers, protecting children on the Internet, limiting access to private or privileged information, protecting the organization's software and equipment from damaging computer viruses, and preventing the loss of valuable information through equipment failure are just a few of the issues addressed in this new section.

Not In My Church

Type: VHS
Author:
( Abuse , Church Admin/Leadership , Church Council , General , Ministry , Pastors , Safe Sanctuaries )

Docudrama to help people deal with the problem of clergy misconduct involving sexual abuse in the ministerial relationship. For clergy and religious professionals, lay audiences, pastoral counselors, seminary teachers and students, and denominational leaders. The story of a church faced with betrayal of trust by it's minister. A story that could happen in any church. With Study Guide.

Once You Cross The Line

Type: VHS
Author:
( Abuse , Clergy , Clergy Misconduct , General , Pastors , Safe Sanctuaries , Training Volunteers )

A training tape on preventing clergy misconduct: sexual abuse in ministerial relationship. Three segments in this video are : Appropriate boundaries, Power and Vulnerability, Justice making. An educational program for clergy, lay leaders and religious professionals of all faiths, lay audiences, pastoral counselors, seminary teachers and students and denominational leaders. With Study Guide
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