(800) 799-7233;
(800) 787-3224 (TTY)
The hotline provides information on shelters and service providers 24 hours a day in 150 languages.
Although the rates of abuse are consistent across racial and ethnic groups, it is sometimes more difficult to find culturally sensitive materials and help. Below are some Web sites and other resources for specific racial and ethnic communities or resources that present materials in a culturally sensitive method.
Asian/ Asian American/ Pacific Islander
Shimtuh: Korean Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program
Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
Black/ African Descent/ African American
The Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community
Hispanic/ Latina, Latino
The National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence
Para Erradicarla Violencia Domestica
Immigrant/ Refugee
National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women
Native American and Alaska Native/ First Nations/ American Indian
Mending the Sacred Hoop, S.T.O.P. Violence Against Indian Women
Printed Materials
Balm for Gilead: Pastoral Care for African American Families Experiencing Abuse, Toinette M. Eugene and James N. Poling (Abingdon Press, 1998)
Called to Make Justice is a collection of the keynote speeches from the first bi-national meeting of advocates, workers and leaders from religious communities who work to prevent sexual and domestic violence. FaithTrust Institute, (206) 634-1903
The Speaking Profits Us: Violence in the Lives of Women of Color. Essays on American Indian, Asian, black, and Latina violence. FaithTrust Institute,
(206) 634-1903
Understanding Male Violence: Pastoral Care Issues, James N. Poling (Chalice Press). The book contains chapters on African American and Central America violence.
Walking Together: Working with Women from Diverse Religious and Spiritual Traditions.
This is a guide for domestic violence advocates. FaithTrust Institute,
(206) 634-1903
Simulation
In Her Steps, a simulation “game,” that leads the participants through real life domestic violence situations, is in both English and Spanish. The featured women are from diverse racial ethnic populations. This resource can be borrowed from the PHEWA office, (888) 728-7228, x5794; email Nancy Troy. This simulation is produced by the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Videos
Domestic Violence: What Churches Can Do is a 20-minute video that can be used in an educational setting (1 hour). This resource can be ordered from the FaithTrust Institute, (206) 634-1903, or borrowed from the PHEWA office, (888) 728-7228, x5794. Email Nancy Troy.
Pastoral Care for Domestic Violence: Case Studies for Clergy is a 9-part training course on pastoral care. The vignettes are culturally diverse. This resource can be ordered from the FaithTrust Institute, (206) 634-1903, or borrowed from the PHEWA office, (888) 728-7228, x5794. Email Nancy Troy.
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