BROKEN VOWS: Religious Perspectives on Domestic Violence
*Winner CINE Golden Eagle
This documentary presents the stories of six formerly battered women from diverse religious traditions, including Jewish, Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Evangelical Christian and includes...
* Introductory information about domestic violence: definitions, myths and facts, nature and dynamics of abuse.
* Discussion of theological issues: divorce, repentance, Shalom Bayit (peace in the home), forgiveness
* Interviews with shelter workers, psychologists and secular professionals
* Concrete ideas about how religious institutions can work to end domestic violence
* Discussion of how religious and secular groups can work together
The program is presented in two parts - 37 and 22 minutes for viewing and discussion.
*Includes 40 page Facilitator's Guide and handouts for viewers
*Also in Spanish DVD #11207
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