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About the Author: Chaplain Susan J. Katz, MA, Spiritual Health Practitioner, Musician

Susan is a hospital Chaplain providing secular as well as faith-based services to people of all genders and abilities. She has served in care homes, correctional facilities, urban health and addictions treatment centres in both the United States and Canada. Susan lives in Vancouver, Canada, and is a Professional Member of the Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains, and an Associate Member of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care. Susan’s writing and music can be found on her Web/Blog: The Compassionate Oboe

 

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Joshu Sasaki Roshi Dies at 107

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Buddhist teacher Joshu Sasaki Roshi, a leading figure in Zen Buddhism in America whose legacy was later complicated by allegations of sexual abuse, has died. He was 107.

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Farewell Tillie Black Bear

Farewell Tillie Black Bear

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FaithTrust Institute joins others in mourning the loss of Tillie Black Bear, an inspiring and important person in the work to end domestic violence. Tillie was an honored and loved leader in the battered women's movement. She was a founding mother of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), and a founder of the South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Tillie was the first woman of color to chair the NCADV.

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Recent Study of Protestant Pastors Reflects Progress on Sexual and Domestic Violence

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--A recent study of Protestant pastors in the United States reflects increased awareness about sexual and domestic violence and the resources available to address these abuses, yet emphasizes the need for further education on how best to respond to cases of abuse among congregants.

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Marie Fortune, Recipient of Honorary Degree at Eden Theological Seminary

Marie Fortune, Recipient of Honorary Degree at Eden Theological Seminary

An honorary Doctor of Divinity degree was presented to Rev. Dr. Marie M. Fortune by Eden Theological Seminary on May 16, 2014 during the commencement services at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Louis.

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USA Today: Churches Confront Sexual Violence

USA Today: Churches Confront Sexual Violence

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USA Today: It's a scourge as old as the ages, yet sexual violence against women and children is fresh in the headlines as President Obama launches an initiative to address sexual assaults on college campuses, while the military tries to fix its own problem and newly released documents shed galling light on the Catholic Church's pattern of abuse and coverup in the Chicago diocese.

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Rev. Al Miles Delivers Sermon on Domestic Violence

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Rev. Al Miles, Guest Preacher at The Riverside Church in the City of New York, delivered a sermon on October 27, 2013 called "Responding to Domestic Violence: A Call to Christian Leaders and Laity" on Ephesians 5:21-33. Rev. Al Miles is the author of Ending Violence in Teen Dating Relationships and Domestic Violence What Every Pastor Needs to Know. Rev. Miles coordinates Pacific Health Ministry at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Navy Chaplain Corps Hones its Pastoral Care Capabilities in Cases of Military Sexual Assault

Navy Chaplain Corps Hones its Pastoral Care Capabilities in Cases of Military Sexual Assault

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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy chaplains and religious program specialists met with Chaplain Corps leadership for a professional development training course validation at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Oct. 29-31. The training, hosted by the Naval Chaplaincy School and Center, focused on pastoral care for sexual assault victims with a particular emphasis on confidentiality and the role chaplains play in the healing and recovery process.

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Child Friendly Faith Project Conference Nov 8 in Austin

Child Friendly Faith Project Conference Nov 8 in Austin

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The Child Friendly Faith Project announces Conference November 8 in Austin, TX. Click for more information about speakers, topics, and location.

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FaithTrust Institute Announces 2014 Navy Chaplaincy Training Contract

FaithTrust Institute Announces 2014 Navy Chaplaincy Training Contract

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FaithTrust Institute today announced a 2014 training contract with The Naval Chaplaincy School & Center (NCSC) through General Dynamics Information Technology. The contract involves the development and delivery of a Professional Development Training Course (PDTC) for Navy chaplains and Religious Program Specialists (RPs) on “Pastoral Care in Cases of Sexual Assault.”

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Rabbi Lisa Gelber on Human Trafficking

Rabbi Lisa Gelber on Human Trafficking

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Rabbi Gelber writes for American Jewish World Service using the opening phrase of Parashat Re'eh - "Re'eh - See, I place before you this day a blessing and a curse" - to address the issue of trafficking.

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Go in Peace. Not Silence.

Go in Peace. Not Silence.

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Waltrina Middleton, Minister for Youth Advocacy and Leadership Formation for the United Church of Christ, offers this reflection on violence after the acquittal of George Zimmerman. "A jury has indeed made its decision...Now we must speak. We must pray. We must act. We have been implored to come for the sake of our children and we must go...Go in peace, but go."

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Faith Leaders Against Christian Domestic Discipline

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A statement from faith leaders in opposition to violent behaviors masked by religious language, as exemplified by Christian Domestic Discipline. Show your support by signing on to the statement. Let's stand together to end violence in our homes, our neighborhoods, and our faith communities.

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FaithTrust Institute at Nat'l Sexual Assault Conference

FaithTrust Institute at Nat'l Sexual Assault Conference

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FaithTrust Institute will be presenting on a panel at upcoming 2013 National Sexual Assault Conference hosted by the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA).

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Intimate Partner Violence: Current Resources

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A selection of current, high-quality resources about preventing, identifying, and responding to intimate partner violence (IPV) within the home and community. Health professionals, program administrators, policymakers, researchers, employers, and advocates can use this list to learn more about IPV; for program development; and to locate training resources and information to answer specific questions.

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WEBINAR: Sexual Assault in the Military: The Role of the Chaplain

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Join us 6/20/13 - Recent news coverage of high profile cases of military sexual assault have highlighted both the dysfunction of reporting mechanisms within the institution and the sheer number of assaults that take place each year. In this one-hour webinar, Rev. Dr. Kristen Leslie, along with Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune, will explore the dynamics of sexual assault within the context of the military, with a particular focus on the role of military chaplains.

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Breaking the Silence: The Growing Faith Movement to End Sexual Violence

Breaking the Silence: The Growing Faith Movement to End Sexual Violence

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5/28/13 Originally posted on Sojourners Magazine website | IN 2002, Anne Barrett Doyle’s church involvement took a radical turn. The Boston Globe had just launched a series investigating rampant abuse among clergy in Boston’s Archdiocese, and the Catholic woman found herself protesting something for the first time in her life: her own Church. “I was just pulled into this story, inextricably, with a force I didn’t understand,” Boston-based Barrett Doyle said.

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May 22 Teleconference with Marie M. Fortune, Jeanette Stokes, Mary E. Hunt, Diann L. Neu

May 22 Teleconference with Marie M. Fortune, Jeanette Stokes, Mary E. Hunt, Diann L. Neu

"A Century of Creative Feminist Leadership in Religion" Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1 pm – 2 pm EDT Join in the conversation that is sure to be lively—with tales of shared history, common concerns, and that spark that makes entrepreneurs create and sustain their efforts!

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Upcoming Conference: National DV Fatality Review Initiative

Upcoming Conference: National DV Fatality Review Initiative

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The National Domestic Violence Fatality Review Initiative is presenting Global Possibilities, scheduled May 19 –21 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Phoenix, AZ. The conference features some of the leading national experts in the field of domestic violence and fatality review.

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Live Updates from the United Nations

Live Updates from the United Nations

FaithTrust Institute will be presenting at several parallel events for the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, to take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from March 4-15, 2013. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to read our updates throughout the week.

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