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Meet Theresa!
Hi! We are Violence Free Faith! We would love to get to know you better, so we thought we would introduce ourselves! Theresa Galán-Bruce, DMin., LCSW-S (She/Her/Hers) Dr. Galán-Bruce joined Violence Free Faith’s Board of Directors in the summer of 2024 and became the Board Secretary that autumn. Dr. Theresa Galán-Bruce, DMin., LCSW holds two…
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Rest & Resist
We are excited to be joining the Nevertheless, She Preached “Rest & Resist” series this spring. We will be facilitating a conversation for faith leaders on how to recognize abuse and violence, response in supportive ways, and know when and how to refer to local community services. Please register here!
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2024 Wrap
Whew, 2024 has been a year! We had amazing opportunities, built new friendships, and have grown tremendously! Please celebrate with us! We look forward to seeing you in 2025!
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Book Club
Liberating faith from violence isn’t a once and done thing. It is a lifetime of choices and reflection. And many times the best catalyst for those thoughtful moments and action filled hopes are books! Join us for our 2025 Book Club! We’ll meet about once a month to discuss a book we’ve read and maybe…
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ACESDV 2024 Conference A Future Without Fear
Join us for our workshop on August 14, 2024 “Supporting Rural Survivors by Engaging with Faith Communities” at the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence’s Learning Conference A Future without Fear. This conference aims to embody the coalition’s commitment to dismantle oppression and promote equity among all people. It will have innovative speakers…
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Nevertheless She Preached
Liberate – Imaging a Decolonized Faith Join us September 22-24, 2024 for Nevertheless She Preached’s 2024 Annual Conference – Liberate – Imaging a Decolonized Faith. Check out the Line Up Here: Cha Barefield hosing! Speakers: Musical Performances by: And you can learn more and register here!
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April is Sexual Abuse Awareness Month
Over half of women and almost 1 in 3 men in the United States have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetimes.1 One in 4 women and about 1 in 26 men have experienced completed or attempted rape.2 About 1 in 9 men were made to penetrate someone during his lifetime.3 One in…
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April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
April marks the beginning of Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. As part of our understanding of child abuse, it is essential to see the multiple facets of abuse, including neglect. What Is Child Neglect? Prevent Child Abuse America defines child neglect as when children’s basic needs are not adequately met, resulting in actual or…
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National Training Center on Crimes Against Women Training Event
Join us on March 19th for a full day, in-person training event in Dallas, Texas just for faith leaders! “Leading from Alongside: How Faith Leaders Can Support Survivors of Abuse” is a six (6) hour training session covering how abuse and violence happens, how to identify it in your faith community, and how to support…
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Love Like That! – Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and this year’s theme is Love Like That – “that” being…