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daily12009-10-13T00:03:27ZNew Resource - Responding to Spiritual Leader Misconduct: A Handbook https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/new-resource-responding-to-spiritual-leader-misconduct Responding 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.No publisherjfredricksenClergy Ethics & Healthy BoundariesWhat's New2022-10-03T17:39:30ZNews ItemTransitions at FaithTrust Institute https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/transitions-at-faithtrust-institute Because 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.No publishersbutlerWhat's New2022-09-28T00:32:34ZNews ItemUpdate to Clergy Sexual Assault Bibliography https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/update-to-clergy-sexual-assault-bibliography Rev. Jim Evinger has released an update to the Annotated Bibliography of Clergy Sexual Abuse and Sexual Boundary Violations in Religious Communities. Now more than 1,800 pages, this is the 38th revision to the bibliography since it was created in 1995. No publishersbutlerClergy EthicsSexual Abuse by ClergyWhat's NewMultifaith2022-09-28T00:33:31ZNews Item2020 Newsletter https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/2020-newsletter Read/download the FaithTrust Institute December, 2020 newsletter.No publishersbutlerOther2021-11-01T23:47:25ZNews ItemResource for Spiritual Leaders to Address Intimate Partner Violence https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/new-resource-for-spiritual-leaders-to-address-intimate-partner-violence Encouraging and Preparing Faith Leaders to Respond
Odyssey Impact has created an important new resource for spiritual leaders called Healing the Healers: Domestic Violence. This program is a multimedia video resource collection showcasing intimate peer-to-peer conversations with exceptional faith leaders on issues of crisis and trauma to be used in classrooms curriculums, as congregational tools and for self learning.No publishersbutlerWhat's NewViolence Against WomenDomestic Violence2022-09-28T01:44:57ZNews ItemStranger/Sister: Limited Film Release https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/stranger-sister-limited-film-release Stranger/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.No publishersbutler2021-04-02T18:40:10ZNews ItemUpcoming Webinar: Violence Within Families: A Trauma-Informed Faith Response https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/upcoming-webinar-violence-within-families-a-trauma-informed-faith-response On 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!
No publishersbutlerWebinarDomestic Violence2021-04-21T19:33:47ZNews ItemSupporting Victims and Survivors of Faith: Webinar Series for Advocates https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/supporting-victims-and-survivors-of-faith-webinar-series-for-advocates Safe Havens has scheduled a series of webinars to help advocates better support victims and survivors for diverse spiritual communities.No publishersbutlerWebinarDomestic Violence2021-11-01T23:46:20ZNews ItemGiving Tuesday: December 1 https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/giving-tuesday-december-1 Giving 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!No publishersbutlerCurrent Events2020-12-02T17:19:36ZNews ItemFree Advocate Handbook: Faith and Intimate Partner Violence https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/free-advocate-handbook-faith-and-intimate-partner-violence In recognition of DVAM, we are offering this FREE handbook that was created in collaboration with FCADV.No publishersbutlerEbookWhat's NewDomestic Violence2022-09-27T22:45:00ZNews ItemIn Memory of Virginia Ramey Mollenkott https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/in-memory-of-virginia-ramey-mollenkott FaithTrust 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.No publishersbutlerCurrent Events2020-10-01T19:19:22ZNews ItemDVAM Webinars: Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/dvam-webinars-interfaith-coalition-against-dv The 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.No publishersbutlerWebinarViolence Against WomenDomestic ViolenceMultifaith2020-11-02T23:16:12ZNews ItemHealthy Boundaries Scholarship Program for Buddhist Teachers https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/healthy-boundaries-scholarship-program-for-buddhist-teachers Thanks 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.No publishersbutlerClergy Ethics & Healthy BoundariesBuddhist2021-02-22T23:43:14ZNews ItemSexual Abuse Claims: Boy Scouts of America https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/sexual-abuse-claims-boy-scouts-of-america Information 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 ScoutsNo publishersbutlerChild Abuse2020-10-13T21:13:56ZNews ItemRemembering Rev. Bob Owens https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/news/remembering-rev.-bob-owens FaithTrust 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.No publishersbutlerCurrent Events2020-07-20T18:52:48ZNews Item