Episode Notes

Dr. Kimberly Eck sits down with Rev. Raushanah Butler to discuss processing trauma. In this episode, Rev. Butler discusses the important work she is doing of equipping faith leaders to courageously and holistically respond to members in their community who are experiencing domestic violence. Rev. Butler states that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. It is expected that faith leaders will encounter someone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence. These faith-based leaders will need tools to be able to support these individuals. Rev. Butler breaks down the two main reasons faith leaders are not responding well to domestic violence and shares her future goals of expanding her training work to support these leaders. The interfaith training for chaplains currently underway consists of three modules that she’d like to turn into a training manual and eventually a national program. Rev. Butler's overall goal is to see community faith leaders move from passive bystanders to active responders by better exposure to and utilization of domestic violence tools and resources. Rev. Butler is the Director of Alumni Engagement at the Emory University Candler School of Theology. Rev. Butler has an MPM and MBA from the Devry University Keller Graduate School and an MDiv from Columbia Theological Seminary. Rev. Butler is pursuing Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership and Community Witness at the Emory University Candler School of Theology. Stay connected to Rev. Butler and her work by reviewing the resources and links provided below. Special Message – This episode is airing during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.7233 or www.thehotline.org Links About Rev. Raushanah Butler Rev. Raushanah Butler - LinkedIn National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Live Safe Resources If you are an Emory researcher who would like to be featured on our podcast or you want to nominate an Emory researcher, write to us at [email protected]

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