Abuse & Trauma
Abuse is tragically common and its effects are profound. It is one of the most unpleasant and complex subjects we face. Thankfully, Scripture has a tremendous amount to say about abuse that gives clarity, hope, and healing. The documents in this section offer a wide range of resources, from academic to practical, for understanding and responding to abuse in a biblical and scientifically informed manner. Pastors, counselors, abuse survivors, and care givers will find resources here that they can use.
Physical Abuse Prevalence in the Developing World
by Lance Williams
in partial fulfillment of TH 580, Dr. Steven Tracy
Phoenix Seminary
Evaluating physical abuse prevalence in the developing world is an extremely challenging task in light of several factors. One of the greatest challenges is understanding the differing cultures and c [...]
Sexual Abuse Prevalence in the United States
by Lance Williams
in partial fulfillment of TH 580, Dr. Steven Tracy
Phoenix Seminary
In highlighting the prevalence of sexual abuse in the United States one is overwhelmed at its far reaching effects. What follows is a brief description of the nature and prevalence of sexual abuse. [...]
Physical Abuse Prevalence in the United States
by Lance Williams
in partial fulfillment of TH 580, Dr. Steven Tracy
Phoenix Seminary
When considering the prevalence of physical abuse in the United States, one considers a wide variety of crimes. Generally, any deliberate action or inaction that causes physical, mental, or emotional [...]
Christian Abuse Web Resources
Lance Williams
in partial fulfillment of TH 580, Dr. Steven Tracy
Phoenix Seminary
C.A.R.E. Inc. - www.care1.org/index.html. This ministry seeks to support abuse survivors through Consulting, Advocacy, Resources, and Education. [...]
Secular Abuse Web Resources
Lance Williams
Dr. Steven Tracy
Advocate Web – www.advocateweb.org. This organization exists to serve the needs of people abused by those in the helping profession. They provide information and support to victims and their familie [...]
Domestic Violence in the Church and Redemptive Suffering in 1 Peter
Steven R. Tracy, Ph.D
Professor of Theology and Ethics, Phoenix Seminary
Founder, Mending the Soul Ministries
Domestic violence is an enormous worldwide social problem that warrants serious attention by biblical scholars and ethicists. The etiology of domestic vio- lence is complex, and many different socia [...]
Clergy Responses to Domestic Violence
Steven R. Tracy, Ph.D
Professor of Theology and Ethics, Phoenix Seminary
Founder, Mending the Soul Ministries
Of all the social problems confronted by the church, domestic violence is surely one of the most misunderstood and mismanaged by church leaders. I still look back with deep embarrassment on th [...]
Patriarchy and Domestic Violence: Challenging Common Misconceptions
Steven R. Tracy, Ph.D
Professor of Theology and Ethics, Phoenix Seminary
Founder, Mending the Soul Ministries
In spite of significant attention given to the topic of domestic violence in the United States in recent years, evidenced particularly by the Violence Against Women’s Act enacted in 1994,1 domestic v [...]
Abuse Resources
Compiled by Steven R. Tracy
1. Phoenix, AZ resources Arizona Coalition against Domestic Violence-- [...]
Select Abuse Bibliography
Compiled by Steven R. Tracy
Allender, Dan. The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Sexual Abuse, rev. ed. NavPress, 1995. This is an excellent counseling resource for adult victims of abuse. A companion workbook is availabl [...]
