Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims

God does not intend for marriage to be a place of oppression. Providing practical tools and exercises, biblical counselor Darby Strickland prepares potential helpers to pick up on cues that could point to abuse and investigate them wisely. You will learn how to identify a range of abusive behavior and better understand the impact of abuse on victims--particularly wives. Ultimately, you will become equipped to provide wise and Christ-centered counsel while navigating a difficult and complex situation.

Understanding oppression: Is it abuse? --
The helper's calling --
The dynamics of abuse --
Understanding the impacts of abuse --
Helping the oppressed --
Uncovering oppression: Uncovering physical abuse --
Uncovering sexual abuse --
Uncovering emotional abuse --
Uncovering spiritual abuse --
Uncovering financial abuse --
Upholding the oppressed: Helping mothers and children --
Supporting steps toward freedom --
Appendices: A safety plan --
Ten ways to educate your church --
Detecting red flags during dating --
Premarital abuse assessment --
Abusive argument inventory --
Who are domestic abuse experts?