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Domestic Violence: A Charter for Your Church


Church Action on Domestic Violence

Diocese of Oxford


A Discussion Document for Churches


A Charter for your Church


THIS CHURCH

  • accepts that domestic violence is a serious problem which occurs in all sections of society including church families
  • recognises that domestic violence is unacceptable, a sin, and must be stopped
  • affirms that God is a God of love, justice, mercy and forgiveness and will teach and preach values of tolerance and equality
  • will witness to what it truly means to value human beings, men, women and children, and challenge society about its behaviour
  • undertakes to listen, support and care for those affected by domestic violence
  • will keep up to date and work with the support agencies that are available locally and publicise them