Family Life

"Violence against women, inside or outside the home, is never justified. Violence in any form—physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal—is sinful; often, it is a crime as well" U.S. Catholic Bishops, When I Call for Help, 2002.

Catholic Websites:

• "Overcoming Obstacles: Domestic Violence," For your marriage, an outreach of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Communication Campaign.  
• Catholic Diocese of Columbus, "Domestic Violence Resources and References." 
• Florida Catholic Conference, "Domestic Violence" (January 2002).           
• Diocese of Rochester, "Domestic Violence."

Ecclesial Documents (Bishop/ Vatican):

"When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women," US Conference of Catholic Bishops (Nov. 12, 2002)

Articles:

• Kevin Clark, "Domestic Violence on the Rise as Recession Stresses Hit Home," US Catholic (May 22, 2009). 
• Fr. John West, "It's Not Shameful to Ask for Help," Archdiocese of Detroit. 

Dates to Note:

October is often considered Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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