After over 50 years of warfare, Colombia has the largest internally displaced population in
the world. Internally displaced women appear to be particularly at risk of sexual violence …

The international development world has increasingly changed to acknowledge and include
religion and faith actors as role players in development. However, this recognition does not …

The trauma of sexual violence is pandemic. Such trauma contributes to numerous physical
and psychological symptoms that affect individuals throughout their lifespan. Survivors are …

This chapter explores the traumatic impact of sexual abuse on lived religion through a case
study of the Sodalicio Society in Peru. It draws on recent interviews with eight male …

summary During the past half century, Latin America has evolved from a region of political
instability and frequent dictatorships into one of elected governments. Although its societies …

Faith leaders and pastors-people in caregiving professions-are at risk for experiencing
secondary traumatic stress and burnout due to their work and service with traumatized …

This chapter describes and analyzes the interaction between conflict, extractives, and
institutions at the intersection of civic participation and pastoral accompaniment in Colombia …

ABSTRACT The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has experienced widespread
violence, including sexual violence. Sexual violence toward women includes rape, genital …

Domestic violence reportedly affects more than 5 million Americans each year, more than
85% of whom are women. Many of these women turn to their faith-based communities for …

This article presents the findings from qualitative interviews to explore responses to the idea
of Jesus as victim of sexual abuse. The seven participants are adult male survivors of prior …