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"Violence against women, inside or outside the home, is never justified. Violence in any form—physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal—is sinful; often, it is a crime as well" U.S. Catholic Bishops, When I Call for Help, 2002.
Catholic Websites:
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Sadowski, Kevin. "Domestic violence on the rise as recession stresses hit home." US Catholic (May 22, 2009)
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Domestic Violence: A Position Paper of the Florida Catholic Conference
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Parish Support Ministries, Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester - Signs of Abuse, Print & Visual Resources, and Brochures
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Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Charities, "Domestic Violence"
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"Domestic Violence Against Women," from the US Catholic bishop's pastoral statement on domestic violence, When I Call for Help
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Fr. John West, Archdiocese of Detroit, "It is not shameful to ask for help"
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Domestic Violence Resources and References
Ecclesial Documents (Bishop/ Vatican):
Dates to Note:
October is often considered Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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