What can you do to help?
If you are being
abused, you must go for counselling and get out of the situation. Your church
is the first port of call, but a safe home is equally important. At JOY! we
strongly recommend you to try and find a Christian organisation as you cannot
overcome the wounds of abuse without Jesus.
If you or your
church want to begin a Christian ministry/safe home for abused women, we
suggest you use existing successful programmes developed by the Christian
Women’s Coalition. Janet Jarrell, a formerly abused woman saved and restored by
the power of God, runs these programmes and is available to train your team in
dealing with domestic abuse God’s way. Her practical, effective and
comprehensive programme is a MUST for every church wanting to start this
ministry. She is willing to travel countrywide.
When starting any
domestic abuse safe house, it is CRITICAL that you comply with certain legal
criteria. This is to protect yourself and the women you are taking care of. For
more information and a vital manual called ‘The A-Z’s of starting a safe
house’, please contact Linda Fugard, 021 797 4190,
ten.asmoklet@cnisretsis,
www.sisters.org.za
By Caryl Wyatt
