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Broken Silence: A Call for Churches to Speak Out About Domestic and Sexual Violence

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Portland, OR – Millions of Americans report having experienced domestic and sexual violence.  Despite the enormity of this problem, a new poll shows pastors often fail to address it appropriately and consider themselves ill-equipped to respond to incidents of violence within their communities. Come hear about these astounding findings from Richard Santos, President and CEO of IMA World Health, on of the organizations that commissioned the survey as well as from Rev. Warren Lgiht (UMC, Wesley Center at U of O and member of Oregon’s Sexual Assault Tast Force), Rev. Ron & Lori Clark (Agape Church of Christ), andother faith and community leaders.

Community and Faith Leaders are invided to this free event.

RSVP to Rhonda Case: 503-680-3125 or [email protected].