The potential of faith-based resources and theological hermeneutics in responding to domestic violence and abuse (DVA)

The third issue of ‘Evidence Bits’ draws key insights from the Project dldl/ድልድል 2024 Annual Conference, “Domestic Violence, Religion, and Migration: Integrating Cultural and Religious Diversity in UK Domestic Violence and Abuse Services and Developing a Future Roadmap for the Sector.” It explores how religious mediators and faith-based resources can be integrated in responses against DVA.

The issue highlights three possible strategies summarised as follows: a) Ensuring cultural and religious sensitivity and inclusion in DVA services, b) Addressing gender norms and inequalities with faith-based resources, and c)  Understanding trauma-informed practices as spiritual healing.

“To be inclusive is to be specific.” – Dr Romina Istratii‘s guiding principle underscored the importance of tailored and context-sensitive services and responses to DVA in faith communities

“An exciting approach of having theologists’ perspectives is essential in moving forward with the work with faith communities in tackling domestic violence.” – Dr Aysha Ahmed, Founder and Director at Aasha Consulting, LinkedIn