Recorded Webinars

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Rabbi Elana Zelony - A Battered Woman with a Restraining Order in Your Congregation: What to Do? (Online, from Apr 18, 2012 10:00 AM to Apr 18, 2012 11:00 AM)

This webinar is about basic pastoral-care dos and don'ts when someone suffering abuse needs help. The session also includes a list of resources to support a survivor and a case study on what it's like for clergy to support a battered woman in the congregation who has a temporary restraining order.

Roundtable: Sexual Assault in the U.S. - A Status Report (Online, from Apr 04, 2012 11:00 AM to Apr 04, 2012 12:00 PM)

Join us April 4 at 11 a.m. -noon Pacific Time for this roundtable conversation with Traci West, Anne K. Ream, Kristen Leslie and Marie Fortune.Our distinguished panel of activists, theologians, and ethicists will discuss the state of our common work to address and prevent sexual violence.

Rabbi Elliot Dorff - A Batterer in Your Congregation: What to Do? (Online, from Mar 27, 2012 12:00 PM to Mar 27, 2012 01:00 PM)

It is always unsettling for both clergy and congregants to learn that a member of the community is battering his wife and/or children. When is it clear to you that the accused is indeed a batterer? What do you say, if anything, to the congregation? the police?

Roundtable: International Women's Day 2012 - Gender Based Violence for Christian and Muslim Women (Online, from Mar 07, 2012 11:00 AM to Mar 07, 2012 12:00 PM)

Even as we celebrate the 101st anniversary of International Women’s Day, women around the world continue to suffer from gender based violence. We are fortunate to have Salma Abugideiri and Maha Alkahteeb from Peaceful Families Project and Elizabeth J.A. Siwo-Okundi, activist/scholar/preacher originally from Kenya to discuss current issues in our faith communities in addressing gender based violence.

Susan Yarrow Morris - Opening the Door to Healthy Relationships: Addressing Domestic Violence in Premarital Counseling - Recording (Online Recording, from Feb 28, 2012 11:00 AM to Feb 28, 2012 12:00 PM)

How can youth ministry effectively address teens' experiences of abuse by adults or their peers? What resources can faith communities provide to address the challenges of the internet and social networking for youth?

Round Table: Teen Violence and Abuse - the Challenge for Youth Ministry - Recorded (Online Recording, from Feb 15, 2012 11:00 AM to Feb 15, 2012 12:00 PM)

This multifaith roundtable discussion brings together faith leaders who are involved in youth ministry to consider important questions related to teen dating violence in their congregations and communities. Panelists will address the following questions: If you are aware that 1 in 4 of the youth in your congregation are probably dealing with teen dating violence, how does that affect your youth work? For youth workers who are not aware, how can we expand their understanding to address teen dating violence?

Rev. Lizann Bassham - Helping Teens Develop Healthy Relationships - Recorded (Online Recording, from Feb 07, 2012 11:00 AM to Feb 07, 2012 12:00 PM)

We know that violence, control, and abuse in teen relationships cut across culture, class, geography, sexual orientation, faith, and gender; though females ages 16–24...

M.L. Daniel - What You Need to Know: Healthy Boundaries and Social Networking in Ministry - Recorded (Online Recording, from Jan 31, 2012 11:00 AM to Jan 31, 2012 12:00 PM)

Faith communities are utilizing social networking sites in growing numbers. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Google+ and others are being used in ministry as a means of outreach, communication, and community building.

Ivonne Ortiz - Religión, Espiritualidad y la Sobreviviente de Violencia Doméstica - Recorded (Online Recording, from Jan 26, 2012 11:00 AM to Jan 26, 2012 12:00 PM)

Un plática para asesores de victimas, directores de programas, consejeros de crisis, intercesores legales y líderes espirituales que trabajan con Latinas practicantes de su fe.

Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune - Keeping the Faith: Respond to Domestic Violenc Recorded (Online Recording, from Jan 12, 2012 11:00 AM to Jan 12, 2012 12:00 PM)

For Christians living with domestic violence, faith can be a roadblock to ending the violence: biblical passages can be used by an abuser to justify the abusive behavior; teachings about marriage and divorce can keep someone in an abusive relationship. But one’s faith and faith community can also be a valuable resource of strength and support when facing this trauma. This recorded webinar will explore both dimensions of faith to help move the church from being part of the problem to being part of the solution to domestic violence.

Anne Marie Hunter - Elder Abuse In Faith Communities - Recorded (Online Recording, from Dec 13, 2011 11:00 AM to Dec 13, 2011 12:00 PM)

Many victims and survivors of elder abuse turn to their faith communities for help. The faith community's response is critical. This webinar is designed for all clergy, faith leaders, and therapists who want to know more about elder abuse, how to respond, and where to refer, as well as for advocates who are building partnerships with faith communities.

Marvin Ellison - Setting Captives Free - Intimate Partner Violence in LGBT Relationships - Recorded (Online Recording, from Dec 06, 2011 11:00 AM to Dec 06, 2011 12:00 PM)

How can our faith communities be prepared to be a pastoral resource for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people who experience intimate partner violence?

Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune - What to do if a Registered Sex Offender Comes to Your Church - Recorded (Online Recording, from Nov 16, 2011 11:00 AM to Nov 16, 2011 12:00 PM)

Registered sex offenders who are released into the community are approaching faith communities and asking to participate in worship and other activities. We know that community support is important to prevent re-offending. How can faith communities be part of an offender’s support network and insure safety for the congregation?

Roundtable: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence - Recorded (Online Recording, from Nov 09, 2011 11:00 AM to Nov 09, 2011 12:00 PM)

16 Days of Activism to End Gender Violence. What? When? Where? How has this international organizing strategy created a mechanism for communities and nations to renew their commitments to ending violence against women? What have been the challenges? And where are faith communities in this?

Rev. Al Miles - Domestic Violence 101 for Christian Clergy - Recorded (Online Recording, from Oct 25, 2011 11:00 AM to Oct 25, 2011 12:00 PM)

 

Rev. Dr. Sharon Ellis Davis - Faith and Culture: Domestic Violence in African American Relationships - Recorded (Online Recording, from Oct 18, 2011 11:00 AM to Oct 18, 2011 12:00 PM)

Domestic violence is an issue that impacts African American Communities like any faith community. How can you support an African American woman dealing with abuse?

RoundTable: Men of Faith Working to End Violence Against Women - Recorded (Online Recording, from Oct 12, 2011 11:00 AM to Oct 12, 2011 12:00 PM)

This recorded RoundTable brings together male faith leaders and activists who are actively addressing violence against women in the U.S. From various faith traditions and from the secular experience, they will discuss the challenges of mobilizing men to end violence against women.

Carolyn Scott Brown - Showcase: Secular and Faith Communities in Collaboration - Recorded (Online Recording, from Oct 11, 2011 11:00 AM to Oct 11, 2011 12:00 PM)

Building partnerships within the faith community can be a powerful source of support and resource for survivors. This recorded webinar is aimed local and state domestic violence advocates, program directors, crisis counselors, and community outreach coordinators.

Joy Lacanienta - Faith and Culture: Domestic Violence in Pacific Islander/Asian American - Recorded (Online Recording, from Oct 06, 2011 11:00 AM to Oct 06, 2011 12:00 PM)

Stereotypes of cultures and faiths, while they exist, often serve to only impede women's empowerment, particularly from South Asian cultures. Understanding the basic tenets of faith traditions among South Asians allow advocates to utilize a South Asian survivor's faith as a resource rather than a roadblock.

Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune and M.L. Daniel - How Is Your Ministerial Misconduct Policy Working? - Recorded (Online Recording, from Sep 28, 2011 11:00 AM to Sep 28, 2011 12:00 PM)

A judicatory policy on addressing clergy misconduct needs a periodic review. How is it working? Have you discovered gaps or procedures that don't quite address your situations? This recorded webinar will suggest a review process that you can utilize with staff or a committee responsible for responding to a complaint of misconduct.

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Child Abuse

 

Clergy Ethics & Healthy Boundaries

 

Featured Recorded Webinars

 

Domestic Violence

 

Healthy Teen Relationships

 

Sexual Violence