Abuse violates human dignity and can have devastating, life-long impacts. Abuse is mistreatment of or violence toward a person. It can take many forms, such as physical, sexual, psychological or economic abuse or neglect.
God calls us to care for the vulnerable and to uphold each person’s human dignity. Every person is created by God, in His image, and loved by Him. This compels us to respect and uphold each person’s inherent worth and to treat them as a bearer of God’s image.
As Christians, we seek to prevent abuse and restore persons hurt by it.
New: Abuse Awareness and Prevention Network founded in 2022 by the EFC and five partner ministries. Learn more at AbuseAwareness. net
Life Together: Disability and Belonging in the Church is a new online and print...
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EFC President David Guretzki suggests Pontius Pilate's words to Jesus demonstrate...
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Canada must hold porn sites accountable for profiting from abuse and rape videos...
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We've heard about third-party investigators for abuse scandals in churches...
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Abuse allegations just keep coming in churches, seminaries and ministry organizations...
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Supporting a legislative and regulatory framework to address—separately from...
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Bill C-291 would change the wording from “child pornography” to &rdquo...
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This bill addresses online content such as sexual abuse images, intimate images published without consent, and online hate.
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MP Cathay Wagantall introduced Bill C-311 in the House of Commons on January 31, 2023.
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A 7-session video and discussion guide for small groups. Produced by the Peace and Reconciliation Network.
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