Domestic Violence Issues
Breaking the Silence about Domestic Violence
The Council of Churches Together in Cumbria adopted the following resolution in September 2006:
Churches Together in Cumbria:
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Acknowledges that domestic violence is an affront to the Christian Gospel.
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Resolves to work towards making all our churches safe places where those who experience or have witnessed domestic violence can find sanctuary and informed help
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Calls on churches and congregations to be aware of the signs of domestic violence, the support available for victims, families and perpetrators and
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Urges every local congregation to break the silence about domestic violence.
A Social Responsibility Forum
task group is working in partnership with the LET GO project and the Cumbria
Domestic Violence Project to increase awareness and understanding in the
churches of domestic violence issues.
LET GO is managed by Impact Housing Association and works in Eden and Carlisle
Districts with funding from the Northern Rock Foundation, the Carlisle and Eden
Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership, and Hestia / Henry Smith Foundation.
We are using this available funding and expertise to provide a training and awareness programme for the churches of Cumbria. Three very successful training days have already been held for clergy and pastoral carers from the churches of Eden and Carlisle Districts.
The following leaflets are also available for use by clergy and churches:
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- Information and advice for those affected by domestic violence
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- Information and advice for ministers and pastoral workers supporting those affected by domestic violence
To order copies of these leaflets please contact: gailr@impacthousing.org.uk or Helen Boothroyd
There is help available in Cumbria for those suffering from domestic violence; if you or anyone you know needs help and advice in confidence please contact:
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Set Free: An organisation of Christians working to support and empower those who are affected by domestic abuse and to assist them through the long-term consequences:
Email: setfreetrust@aol.com
Post: PO Box 62, Kendal, LA9 4GF -
LET GO: If you are based in EDEN or CARLISLE DISTRICTS:
Email: LetGo@impacthousing.org.uk
Phone: 01768 892179 -
SAFE in Barrow:
Phone: 01229 838746
In an emergency phone 999: Cumbria Police are trained to deal appropriately with situations of domestic violence.