Domestic Violence: Clinical Topics
Information to help inform clinicians working with domestic violence, particularly around issues of culture and/or religion.
Articles on EthnoMed
Religious teachings or cultural beliefs can serve as either a resource or a roadblock in addressing issues of domestic violence. Below are articles or websites that provide resources on this topic.
- Domestic Violence Screening for Women who are Non-English Speaking or are from another Culture
- The Islamic Response to Domestic Violence
Related Websites
Immigrant Status and Domestic Violence
A page on the Islamic Society of North America site that highlights a few issues when dealing with immigrants around issues of domestic violence.
Peaceful Families Projects
A national organization devoted to ending domestic violence in
Muslim families by facilitating awareness workshops for Muslim leaders and
communities, providing cultural sensitivity trainings for professionals,
conducting research, and developing resource materials.
FaithTrust Institute
A national, multifaith organization working to end
sexual and domestic violence, providing communities and advocates with the
tools and knowledge to address the religious and cultural issues
related to abuse. They work with many communities, including
Asian and Pacific Islander, Buddhist, Jewish, Latino/a, Muslim, Black, Anglo,
Indigenous, Protestant and Roman Catholic.
