Sexual violence: The sacred witness of the Church
The trauma of sexual violence is pandemic. Such trauma contributes to numerous physical and psychological symptoms that affect individuals throughout their lifespan. Survivors are most inclined to turn to their faith and their religious community for support. Given the prevalence of sexual violence...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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Sage
[2018]
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| In: |
Review and expositor
Year: 2018, Volume: 115, Issue: 3, Pages: 362-371 |
| IxTheo Classification: | NBN Ecclesiology NCF Sexual ethics RB Church office; congregation ZD Psychology |
| Further subjects: | B
Theology
B Church B Trauma B Sexual Violence |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) |
| Summary: | The trauma of sexual violence is pandemic. Such trauma contributes to numerous physical and psychological symptoms that affect individuals throughout their lifespan. Survivors are most inclined to turn to their faith and their religious community for support. Given the prevalence of sexual violence and the severity of its symptoms, it is critical that the Church serve as a sacred witness to facilitate the recovery process. |
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| ISSN: | 2052-9449 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Review and expositor
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0034637318790748 |