Domestic abuse, recognise, respond, rescue

What hope is there when a loved one’s marriage is abusive? One spouse seeking to control and dominate the other is a prevalent problem, and even Christian marriages are not safe from it. But how can counselors and concerned family and friends know how to approach it . . . or even recognize it? Experienced Christian counselor Darby Strickland demonstrates how to recognize and uncover oppression, then uses Scripture to show what is truly happening in abusive marriages. She equips us to be wise and informed as we confront oppressors and advocate for the oppressed. Learn to walk patiently with victims and guide abusers toward repentance, through concrete suggestions for reorienting the heart of the oppressor while comforting and protecting the oppressed.

Publisher: P & R
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781629953281

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Darby Strickland counsels and teaches at CCEF. She is a contributor to Becoming a Church That Cares Well for the Abused and author of two booklets, Domestic Abuse: Recognize, Respond, Rescue and Domestic Abuse: Help for the Sufferer.

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Perhaps my favorite thing about this booklet is the desire to see both the oppressed and oppressor find their hope and healing in Jesus, while at the same time giving space to address the tactics and trauma surrounding domestic abuse. This booklet is practical and personal, as Darby shares her own experience. If you are in a position to counsel couples relating to marriage issues, don't make things worse for the oppressed by ignoring the warning signs or viewing regular marriage counseling as the viable solution. The church needs to do better when it comes to dealing with abuse, so do yourself a favor and read this book. Douglas