Christian communities and intimate partner violence in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a growing development concern affecting women globally including sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, knowledge of the involvement of Christian faith communities with IPV and their work on the empowerment of survivors of IPV in SSA is currently vague. The aim of this...

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Authors: Stiles-Ocran, Elorm A. (Author) ; Leis-Peters, Annette R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2025
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2025, Volume: 81, Issue: 1
Further subjects:B faith-based organisations
B Scoping Review
B Intimate Partner Violence
B Churches
B gender-based violence
B Faith Communities
B Sub-Saharan Africa
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