“The Gods have brought us together. Let us do every deed hereafter not only righteously but also wholeheartedly and together. Let us be ‘One’ of mind, words and deeds and constantly endeavor to make the other happy.

You are the Melody and I am the Lyrics. You are the Earth and I shall be Ether that surrounds it eternally. I am the Mind and you are the Word. Let us live a happy and holy life.”
Marriage Vows
Rig Veda

“Let the husband render unto his wife due benevolence and likewise also the
wife unto the husband.”
1 Corinthians 7:

“Vex not, for God notes her tears.”
Talmud

“Your wives are a garment for you and you are a garment for them.”
Quran 2:187

“Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and liberality to kith and kin, and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He instructs you, that ye may
receive admonition.”
Sura 16 Ayat 90

“Those that trouble their own house shall inherit the wind.”
Prov 11:29


Resources

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Texas Council on Family Violence
www.tcfv.org
Resources, education and training, legal advocacy and public awareness information and referrals on domestic violence in Texas .

Texas Domestic Violence Public Awareness Campaign
www.makethecall.org
www.llamaahora.org (Spanish language)
Texas domestic violence statistics, information and a guide for friends and family, as well as bilingual public awareness materials for outreach to victims of domestic violence .


American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html
Policies, training materials, legal briefs and sample legal forms relevant to domestic violence legal issues and proceedings .


Women’s Advocacy Project
www.women-law.org
Legal advocacy for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Texas.


Faith Trust Institute
www.faithtrustinstitute.org/index.php?p=Articles&s=165
An international interfaith organization working to end sexual and domestic violence by providing resources, knowledge and training needed to address religious and cultural issues related to abuse.


Family Violence Prevention Fund
www.endabuse.org
Programs, resources and information on ending violence against women and children.


Islamic Society of North America
www.isna.net/services/dv/education/response.html
Islamic Response to Domestic Violence


Jewish Women International
www.jwi.org
Education, resources, advocacy, training and technical assistance on domestic violence and healthy relationships .


Lutheran Advocates for Safe Families
www.lutheranservices.org


Muslim Women’s League
www.mwlusa.org/publications/positionpapers/violence.html
An Islamic Perspective on Violence Against Women


National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i of the United States
http://www.bahai.us/content/view/181/201
Guidelines for Spiritual Assemblies on Domestic Violence: A Supplement to Developing Distinctive Baha'i Communities


National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
www.ncadv.org
Resources, programs and products on ending domestic violence.


National Criminal Justice Reference Center
http://toolkit.ncjrs.org/files/fullchapter12.pdf
What Faith Communities Can Do To Make a Difference


National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.ndvh.org
Education, resources and information on domestic violence .


Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence
www.pcusa.org/phewa/padvn.htm
A Network of the Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association (PHEWA)


United States Conference of Catholic Bishops http://www.usccb.org/laity/help.shtml
When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women

 

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