WHEREAS, In this country it is now estimated that as many as 2,000 children die each year as a result of domestic violence and as many as two million suffer from abuse and neglect, and
WHEREAS, Children in one of ten American families hit, beat, stab, or shoot their parents, and
WHEREAS, Spouse battering, violent acts by either husband or wife, occur in more than 20 percent of American homes, and
WHEREAS, More police die as a result of answering domestic violence calls than any other aspect of their work, and
WHEREAS, Studies indicate that once domestic violence occurs, there is a higher chance of its occurring again and then continuing through several generations,
Therefore be it RESOLVED, That we recognize domestic violence as one of the serious moral issues of our time, and
Be it further RESOLVED, That we encourage local churches to be involved in local programs of ministry for those involved in domestic violence, and that we encourage pastors to utilize available resources such as public and voluntary organizations which can aid them in ministering to families touch by domestic violence, and
Be it further RESOLVED, That we encourage the establishment of clear and responsible public policy related to domestic violence, which policy should be effective at the local, state, and national levels.