The response to our May 22, 2018 webinar “Uncovering the Roots of Violence: New Perspectives on Domestic Violence, Social Justice, and Faith,” was overwhelming. Participants from all over the world raised incisive questions that call for further conversation, so we reconvened our panel of anti-violence pioneers to move the dialog forward!
Watch the June 27, 2018 webinar Questions You Asked: Further Conversations on Domestic Violence, Social Justice, and Faith with Julie Owens and Ron Clark—learn about specific ways we can work together to change cultures of violence in our homes, our places of worship, and our communities.
Hear what people are saying about “Uncovering the Roots of Violence” and “Questions You Asked”:
“Thank you — this webinar was excellent!”
“Great job. Very informative and wonderful energy.”
“Thank you for a memorable, informative, inspiring conversation, excellent questions & answers, resources and continuing the song. An invaluable webinar.”
“I wanted to thank the panelists and team who put this together…this topic is so relevant as a Community Educator, but especially moves me in my personal life. I grew up in a fundamentalist Evangelical Christian tradition, and this conversation about how to re-interpret faith and reclaim it from dominance is incredibly encouraging both professionally and personally. Thank you thank you!”
“Thank you all, hearing you and your ideas has been an encouragement and helps give hope.”
“Thank you so much for this dynamic and enlightening presentation.”
“Excellent in every way. Thank you all.”
Resource List
Download the comprehensive Resource List: Domestic Violence, Social Justice, and Faith.
Speakers:
Julie Owens, a ground-breaking trainer in the field of domestic violence prevention and victim advocacy, and Ron Clark, Church-Planter and Minister of Portland, Oregon’s Agape Church of Christ, who has authored Freeing the Oppressed and developed innovative approaches to enrolling clergy-people as effective advocates for those who are victimized or oppressed.
Contributors:
Riane Eisler, internationally known for her work to reveal the deep historical and cultural foundations of misogyny and violence in books such as The Chalice and the Blade and Sacred Pleasure.
Moderated by Sara Saltee.
Owens, and Clark responded to your questions about strategies for moving away from traditions of domination and forging healthier and more equitable relationships – without leaving behind the faith traditions that can inspire and sustain our journey.
Don’t miss the continuation of this timely and important conversation!
- Why is gender inequality the lynchpin of oppression and violence across different eras and cultures?
- How does an intersectional understanding of oppression help us connect the dots between seemingly unrelated forms of violence?
- What possibilities for action open when we understand domestic violence as a human rights and social justice issue?
This webinar was recorded, and all registrants received the video link.
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