Women are often reluctant to make abuse public, as if their lives did not matter. Speaking out about domestic violence, and seeking help for it, are said to bring shame on the family and the church. The truth is that abuse starts an avalanche of harm that can extend for generations. Whatever consequences flow from […]

via Christian Marriage and the Misuse of Scripture, Part 4 – Public Shame — ANNA WALDHERR A Voice Reclaimed, Surviving Child Abuse

Green Party MP Jan Logie’s member’s Domestic Violence Victims Protection Bill passed in Parliament yesterday, with Greens, Labour and NZ First voting in favour and National and ACT voting against. RNZ: Domestic violence paid leave bill passes in Parliament Parliament has passed legislation which will provide victims of domestic violence with 10 days of paid […]

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