Black Pastors' Perspectives on Domestic Violence: A Qualitative Study.
Domestic violence has a disproportionate impact on Black women. Compared to their counterparts, they experience the highest rates of homicide resulting from domestic violence. They are also less likely to seek assistance from mainstream services and often turn to the church and clergy for help. This...
| Published in: | Social Work & Christianity Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 138 - 158 |
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North American Association of Christians in Social Work
Summer2025
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