“Violence against women, inside or outside the home, is never justified. Violence in any form – physical, sexual, psychological, verbal – is sinful; often, it is a crime as well” – U.S. Catholic Bishops, When I Call for Help (2002)
This summer, the National Catholic School of Social Service at The Catholic University of America, along with several partner organizations, has taken up the call to address violence against women in a symposium: “Hope, Help, and Healing: A Catholic Response to Domestic Violence.”
With the goals of increasing awareness of domestic violence in the U.S. and Catholic teachings on domestic violence, as well as encouraging Catholic leaders “to continue the conversation” and “to develop prevention and response strategies,” the symposium will bring together leaders from various Catholic organizations, both at the national and local levels. These organizations include:
- Catholic Charities USA
- USCCB Office of Justice, Peace and Human Development
- USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life, Youth
- USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
- Catholic Charities of the Arch.of Washington
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington
- The National Catholic School of Social Service of the Catholic University of America (Host)
Read more on the symposium taking place July 7-8. Registration is available now!
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