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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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- See more at: http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/235#sthash.Ph4PhU1a.dpufNew Resource - Responding to Spiritual Leader Misconduct: A Handbook
Sep 06, 2022 — Categories: Clergy Ethics & Healthy Boundaries, What's NewResponding to Spiritual Leader Misconduct lays out the basic principles of analysis of misconduct in a spiritual or religious community: who, what, when, and where. It offers the principles for trauma-informed responses to complaints and the conceptual framework to navigate the process of response. The handbook is non-denominational and multifaith and not intended to represent the teachings of any particular spiritual tradition in matters of doctrine or morals.
Transitions at FaithTrust Institute
Jun 01, 2022 — Categories: What's NewBecause you are a supporter and ally of FaithTrust Institute, I am writing to share news about the organization's upcoming transitions. Like many non-profits, we have faced growing financial challenges generated by the March 2020 COVID lockdown. We have worked thoughtfully to continue our programming with fewer staff hours and reduced expenses. Additionally, we have looked for ways to continue to make our resources available to a wide audience. In our ongoing efforts to act as good stewards of our resources, we are announcing a few changes.
2020 Newsletter
Dec 31, 2020 — Categories: OtherRead/download the FaithTrust Institute December, 2020 newsletter.
Stranger/Sister: Limited Film Release
Dec 31, 2020Stranger/Sister is the story of two ordinary women, one Muslim and one Jewish, who dare to believe they can join hands to stop the wave of hate. Overcoming a long history of distrust between their two religions, they build a movement that turns strangers into sisters, challenging our assumptions about how to fight hate in America. March 10: Live Town Hall to meet the directors and leaders who are involved in the movement to end hate violence and discrimination.
Upcoming Webinar: Violence Within Families: A Trauma-Informed Faith Response
Dec 31, 2020 — Categories: Webinar, Domestic ViolenceOn April 20 at 6 pm CT, Rev. Lydia Mulkey will present a webinar entitled "VIOLENCE WITHIN FAMILIES: A TRAUMA-INFORMED FAITH RESPONSE" for The Institute for Coordinated Community Response. Register for free!
Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith: Webinar Series for Advocates
Dec 31, 2020 — Categories: Webinar, Domestic ViolenceSafe Havens has scheduled a series of webinars to help advocates better support victims and survivors for diverse spiritual communities.
Giving Tuesday: December 1
Nov 23, 2020 — Categories: Current EventsGiving Tuesday is an international celebration of generosity, created to support the non-profit organizations that make the world better. This year, as the pandemic has impacted every aspect of our community, we ask that you make a donation to sustain FaithTrust Institute. We need you!
Free Advocate Handbook: Faith and Intimate Partner Violence
Oct 05, 2020 — Categories: Ebook, What's New, Domestic ViolenceIn recognition of DVAM, we are offering this FREE handbook that was created in collaboration with FCADV.
In Memory of Virginia Ramey Mollenkott
Oct 01, 2020 — Categories: Current EventsFaithTrust Institute shares the sorrow of Virginia Ramey Mollenkott's friends and family at her passing. She was a great supporter of FaithTrust Institute's work. Virginia was a powerful scholar who pushed forward feminist studies of religion and was an advocate for justice and equality.
DVAM Webinars: Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Sep 23, 2020 — Categories: Webinar, Violence Against Women, Domestic Violence, MultifaithThe Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is offering a series of weekly webinars during October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This four-part series will discuss how racism and misogyny impact survivors’ ability to seek safety and justice. The webinars will be held each Wednesday at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET.
Healthy Boundaries Scholarship Program for Buddhist Teachers
Jul 23, 2020 — Categories: Clergy Ethics & Healthy Boundaries, BuddhistThanks to a grant from Hemera Foundation, FaithTrust Institute is able to offer needs-based scholarships to Buddhist teachers who would like to participate in the Buddhist Healthy Boundaries online classes.
Sexual Abuse Claims: Boy Scouts of America
Jul 21, 2020 — Categories: Child AbuseInformation for filing a claim against Boy Scouts of America. Deadline is November 16, 2020. Please share this information widely with anyone you know who has been involved with Boy Scouts
Remembering Rev. Bob Owens
Jun 29, 2020 — Categories: Current EventsFaithTrust Institute celebrates the memory of Rev. Bob Owens, an advocate for survivors of domestic violence and a voice for justice. Rev. Owens and his daughter Julie Owens shared their story in FaithTrust Institute's video Broken Vows: Religious Perspectives on Domestic Violence. Together, they helped educate a generation of spiritual leaders and advocates about the religious and spiritual needs of victims/survivors.
In Memory of Carolyn Farrell, BVM
Jun 16, 2020 — Categories: Current EventsFaithTrust Institute joins our community in sadness at the passing of Carolyn Farrell, BVM on June 14, 2020. She was a dedicated activist for justice, and a tireless educator. As a Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, she dedicated herself to women's empowerment within the Catholic church and the wider community. FaithTrust Institute was honored to have her as a member of our board of directors from 2009-2013. We are grateful to have been part of her inspiring life and work.
E-Books: Healthy Boundaries 101 and 201 Workbooks
May 27, 2020 — Categories: Sexual Abuse by Clergy, Clergy Ethics & Healthy Boundaries, MultifaithTo help trainers and students during these days of social distancing, we're releasing our Healthy Boundaries 101 and 201 workbooks as ebooks.
May 5 Tea Talk: Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune & Emily Cohen
Apr 30, 2020 — Categories: Violence Against Women, Sexual Violence, Domestic ViolenceOur friends at WATER (women's alliance for theology, ethics, and ritual) are hosting a WATER Tea with Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune and Emily Cohen to explore the various dimensions of sexual and domestic violence that are part of this difficult moment in our global history.
May 5: #MMIWG Action Day
Apr 30, 2020 — Categories: Human Trafficking, Violence Against Women, Sexual ViolenceNational Day of Awareness to Commemorate Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls - May 5th
Elder Abuse During Covid-19
Apr 23, 2020 — Categories: Elder AbuseFaithTrust Institute has joined other anti-violence organizations to call for increased awareness and prevention of elder abuse.
Why Faith Matters: A Resource for Advocates and Allies
Dec 18, 2019 — Categories: Ebook, Sexual Violence, MultifaithFaithTrust Institute is delighted to announce the publication of our newest resource. Why Faith Matters is a handbook for advocates and allies that highlights the significant role that religion and spirituality plays in the lives of survivors of sexual violence.
Network: Feminist Liberation Theologians' Network at AAR
Oct 29, 2019 — Categories: MultifaithThe Feminist Liberation Theologians' Network Event at AAR in San Diego, CA will take place on Friday, November 22 from 4-6 pm.
