In God’s Shadow: Unveiling the Hidden World of Domestic Violence Victims in Religious Communities
Sep 01, 2013
Gain insight into the dynamics of domestic violence victims in communities of faith, including barriers affecting their ability and willingness to report, escape the abuse, and cooperate with law enforcement and prosecutors.
Resource type
Other Publications
Author(s)
Michal Gilad (University of Pennsylvania Law School)
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Domestic violence has been elevated to a global epidemic in recent years. Domestic violence victims of closely knit and observant religious communities face a distinct set of barriers, which affects their ability and willingness to report and to cooperate with law enforcement, as well as their ability to escape the abuse. This article provides a unique window into the hidden world of domestic violence victims in communities of faith and tackles some of the complexities associated with this sensitive issue.