Woman Battering

by Carol J. Adams

Book Overview

This book was written as a practical response to many ministers who approached the author after they did not know what to say to a woman suffering violence from her abusive husband. The focus and audience is the Christian community, and the particular issues that are raised in a Christian context. Although a pastor in a congregational setting is used in most examples, the recommendations can be helpful to hospital and college chaplains, deacons,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800627857
• ISBN13: 9780800627850
• Release Date: November 1994
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

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Table of Contents

Introduction: Woman-Battering in Christian Congregations? (Why Do Men Batter? Effects of Battering, Crises for Children, The Abused Woman Needs Safety, The Batterer Needs Accountability). Chapter 1: Naming the Abuse (Typical Inhibitors for Battered Women, Why Batterers Do Not Name Their Behavior, Creating the Climate for Disclosure, Knowing the Signs of Abuse). Chapter 2: Being Prepared (Providing Practical Assistance, The Discomfort of Calling to Accountability, An Active Counseling Role, Pastoral Self-Care). Chapter 3: Making Referrals (Arguments Against Couple Counseling, How the Community Responds to the Batterer's Needs, How Battered Women's Services Respond, How to Refer, Affirming the Value of Prosecution, Responding to Child Abuse, Proactive Pastoral Care). Chapter 4: Safety (Why Battered Women Seek Pastoral Care, The Movement to Safety, Is She Safe? Assessing Danger, Has He Changed? Will He Change? Forgiveness. Chapter 5: Accountability (Why Batterers Seek Help, Pastoral Responses to Men Who Batter, How to Respond to Controlling and Violent Behavior, Distinguishing between Remorse and Repentance, Arrest and Accountability, Keep Safety Issues Paramount, Scripture and Men Who Batter). Chapter 6: Suffering and Theology (Maintaining the Focus on Behavior, Suffering and the Survivor's Mission, Jesus' Suffering Was Unique, Jesus Halted the Suffering of Others, No More Suffering Is Necessary, A Community That Offers Bread Not Stones). Conclusion: Creating a Responsive Church Community (Responding to the Victim and the Abuser, Preventive Education, Supporting Community Resources Around Battering. Appendix: Handling an Emergency Call.