Ever wondered why so many people oppose domestic abuse victims having access to justice, safety, and security?
There's only one answer - there's more of these people than you realised.
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Today sees the release of ‘Let There Be Light’ - a documentary exploring the pattern of harmful behaviours experienced under the leadership of Mike Pilavachi, a prominent figure in the UK Church. Our hope is for this film to be something of a care-package for the hurting, at the same time asking how we might become a healthier Church in the future. We know it won’t serve everyone, but we pray it will help some.
We tell our story to shine light and help validate other’s experiences. It would have been much easier to say nothing - but a culture of silence up until now has been a significant force. Other voices speaking into this documentary are Dr Diane Langberg (recognised for her 50 years of clinical work with trauma victims), Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya (a respected London Harley Street consultant psychiatrist) and Dr Amy Orr-Ewing (a regarded UK theologian with a passion to advocate for survivors of abuse.) The film also points to some key organisations who provide support in this area and also safeguarding resources for churches.
While speaking on a painful subject it’s also important to acknowledge all of the pastors out there faithfully loving those that God has entrusted to them.
This is a story Beth and I chose to tell. Our prayer is for the healing of yesterday’s wounds and a brighter, safer Church tomorrow.
Let there be Light.
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Over 60% of cases in the family courts involve domestic abuse, so why do survivors face disbelief and retraumatisation? Join us in demanding safety and justice for women and children in the family courts.
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@DrProudman I can only imagine what she was going through at the time🤗💝. I wonder what the child's father's involvement(or non) was🤷🏾♀️. She definitely didn't impregnate herself🤷🏾♀️.
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Join us for our 1-hour Lunch & Learn presentation to learn about becoming a 'Domestic Abuse Champion' in Milton-Keynes.
The event is open to professional men and women working across all sectors and organisations in MK.
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We've launched a new postcode checker so you can find your nearest domestic abuse support.
Our #AskForANI codeword scheme is available at thousands of pharmacies and also 18 jobcentres and jobs and benefits offices.
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@amcampbell84 Good question. When a child sees, hears or experiences any form abuse, it is child abuse. Section 3 of the #DomesticAbuseAct2021 recognises children as victims in their own right.
Counting down to the training day for professionals who support #domesticabuse survivors going through the #familycourt#postseparationabuse Register via Eventbrite:https://t.co/BXRhIoqv2V
There's no easy way for #domesticabuse survivors to grow through the #familycourt. Professionals can support them to minimise the traumatic impacts. Please join me this Wednesday Nov 30 from 12 noon to 1pm for a presentation on the #traumainformed training programme.