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A WRN presentation in partnership with Shalom Bayit
Addressing Domestic Violence, Creating Safer Homes and Communities
Given that 1 in 4 Jewish women will be abused by an intimate partner in her lifetime, there are survivors in the communities we serve in need of clergy equipped with the tools to address domestic violence. How we respond makes a huge difference in the process of seeking safety and healing.
WRN members participated in the two part series led by Naomi Tucker, founding Executive Director and Rabbi Zoe McCoon of Shalom Bayit, the SF Bay Area’s leading Jewish voice on Domestic Violence response. Informed by 30 years of on-the-ground experience leading domestic violence intervention and consultation for rabbis, this series provided practical, rabbi-specific learning and resources based on best practices in the field.
Bios for the series presenters, Naomi Tucker and Rabbi Zoe McCoon can be accessed here.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Session 1: Best Practices for Rabbinic Intervention
- What domestic violence looks like in Jewish communities: dynamics and warning signs
- How to support a survivor during disclosure
- Addressing abusers in your community
- What to do when receiving conflicting stories
Session 2: Prevention and Communal Response
- Pre-marital counseling
- What's ours and what's not ours to hold: When to refer
- Communal response and Teshuva
- Creating safe communities through prevention/education
Bios for the series presenters, Naomi Tucker and Rabbi Zoe McCoon can be accessed here.