October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Data from the National Domestic Violence Hotline reveals that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men aged 18 or older have experienced domestic violence. In the state of Georgia, domestic violence incidents occur every single day — impacting individuals, families and entire communities. According to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, there were more than 42,000 incidents of family violence reported last year, which is a 12% increase from 2023.
In terms of support, there are hotlines, organizations and agencies that offer resources. However, what role do religious leaders and faith organizations have when it comes to addressing domestic violence?
As a featured guest on “Closer Look,” Rev. Raushanah N. Butler, a Doctor of Ministry student and the director of alumni engagement for the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, shared her story of being a three-time domestic abuse survivor. Butler also discussed how she’s working to reshape the way clergy leaders respond to domestic violence.
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