Bookmark (PDF)
As a part of the toolkit, “Where Faith and Safety Meet: Faith Communities Respond to Elder Abuse”, this bookmark contains information about elder abuse, information to get immediate help, and information to get further information about elder abuse.
Brochure, “Where Faith and Safety Meet: Faith Communities Respond to Elder Abuse” (PDF (color))
As a part of the toolkit, “Where Faith and Safety Meet: Faith Communities Respond to Elder Abuse”, this brochure addresses the following questions: What is elder abuse? Who are the abusers? What are possible “red flags” to look for? I’m part of a faith community. How can I help?. It also provides information on hotlines and referrals.
Chaplaincy Services Brochure
"One of several documents developed and used by Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence during Chaplaincy Program trainings. This document is designed to screen potential Chaplaincy volunteers before any training takes place. The Brochure presents some of the special qualities that are necessary to be a safe and effective PFJCI Chaplaincy volunteer."
Creating Open, Welcoming, and Safe Settings for a Ministry of Presence (PDF)
"One of several documents developed and used by Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence during Chaplaincy Program trainings. This document presents ways to enact the protocols set out in Manna in the Wilderness. "
Elder Abuse and Faith: A Guide for Service Providers on Reaching Out to Faith-Based Organizations Regarding Elder Abuse
As a part of the toolkit, “Where Faith and Safety Meet: Faith Communities Respond to Elder Abuse”, this document lists some of the outreach challenges that service providers may encounter, and some possible strategies for overcoming these challenges. The toolkit contains resources that will help service providers reach out to and collaborate with local faith communities.
Interfaith Chaplaincy in Federally Funded Settings (PDF)
"One of several documents that were developed and used by Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence during Chaplaincy Program trainings. Included in this document are guidelines to make sure Chaplaincy Services are voluntary, non-coercive, inclusive of all faith communities, and not exclusive of any particular faith."
Leadership + Systems Change = Sustainability (PDF)
"The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of the Leadership + Systems Change = Sustainability pilot program, including initial outcomes. It draws extensively upon the stories and experiences of the advocates and faith leaders who worked in partnership with TC-TAT as well as from evaluations throughout the pilot program."
Manna in the Wilderness: Protocols for Providing PFJCI Chaplaincy Services to Domestic Violence Survivors (PDF)
"One of several documents developed and used by Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence during Chaplaincy Program trainings. This document sets out five protocols that Chaplaincy Service programs need to adopt to provide safe, confidential, and effective services to victims of domestic violence."
Outreach and Training for Local Faith-Based Organizations in Your PFJCI Community (PDF)
As a President’s Family Justice Center Initiative (PFJCI) Chaplaincy leader, you want to make your Chaplaincy Services successful by helping as many victims and survivors as possible. At Safe Havens, we believe that the support of the faith-based leaders in your community is one critical key to your success. By referring clients to the PFJCI, faith-based leaders can increase access to PFJCI services. By responding to your referrals, faith-based leaders can expand your capacity to meet the needs of your clients. In addition, faith-based organizations can strengthen community support for the PFJCI, provide a source of PFJCI volunteers and community connections, and help to bring about long-term change by encouraging healthy relationships and strong families. This document is a tool that can help you develop outreach and training for the faith-based organizations in your PFJCI community.
PFJCI Webinar (PDF)
"This webinar was presented in December 2008 by Rev. Dr. Anne Marie Hunter, Director of Safe Havens. The purpose of the webinar is to explain the history behind Safe Havens involvement with the President’s Family Justice Center Initiative and the technical assistance that Safe Havens provided to the 15 Family Justice Centers across the United States."
Safety and Services: Women of color speak about their communities (PDF)
Safety and Services is based on a series of listening sessions with women who shared their experiences and knowledge of domestic violence, economic support services, and community. The paper explores cultural differences, community influences, a role for churches, and the value of a broad range of economic and social support services for increasing the safety and well-being of low-income women of color.
Skills for the Desert Journey: Spiritual Care and Faith Resources
One of several documents developed and used by Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence during Chaplaincy Program trainings. This document discusses the importance of faith and spirituality when addressing domestic violence.
Toolkit to End Violence Against Women (PDF)
To provide concrete guidance to communities, policy leaders, and individuals engaged in activities to end violence against women developed the Toolkit To End Violence Against Women. The recommendations contained in the Toolkit were reviewed by numerous experts in the fields of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Each Toolkit chapter focuses on a particular audience or environment and includes recommendations for strengthening prevention efforts and improving services and advocacy for victims.
What Every Congregation Needs to Know About Domestic Violence
This online brochure about domestic violence is designed to provide information to clergy, members of congregations, battered women's programs, and human service providers.
Where Faith and Safety Meet: Faith Communities Respond to Elder Abuse (PDF (color))
As a part of the toolkit, “Where Faith and Safety Meet: Faith Communities Respond to Elder Abuse”, this booklet is designed especially for faith leaders and for anyone who participates in a faith community or congregation. While anyone can be the victim of abuse, older adults often keep personal matters private and may not know where to go for help. The goal of this resource is to provide information that will allow you to: recognize the signs of elder abuse, offer support and information to victims, and know where to turn for assistance.