Pastors and Domestic and Sexual Violence Survey of 1,000 Protestant Pastors

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1 Pastors and Domestic and Sexual Violence Survey of 1,000 Protestant Pastors Sponsored by: Sojourners and IMA World Health

2 2 Methodology The telephone survey of Protestant pastors was conducted May 7-31, 2014 The survey was sponsored by Sojourners and IMA World Health The calling list was randomly drawn from a list of all Protestant churches in three size categories. Up to 10 calls were made to reach a sampled phone number Each interview was conducted with the senior pastor, minister or priest of the church called

of all Protestant churches in three size categories.

3 3 Methodology Continued Responses were weighted to reflect the size and geographic distribution of Protestant churches The completed sample is 1,000 phone interviews The sample provides 95% confidence that the sampling error does not exceed +3.1% Margins of error are higher in sub-groups

1,000 phone interviews The sample provides 95% confidence that the

4 Survey Responses

5 3 in 4 pastors know family, friends, or church members who ve experienced domestic or sexual violence 5 74% 2 24% 2% Yes No Don't Know Q18: Has someone you know among family, friends, or church members experienced domestic or sexual violence such as physical violence, sexual assault, rape, or child sexual abuse? n=991

you know among family, friends, or church members experienced domestic or

6 6 11% of pastors have personally experienced domestic or sexual violence 89% 2 11% Yes No Q19: Have you personally experienced a form of domestic or sexual violence such as physical violence, sexual assault, rape, or child sexual abuse?

experienced a form of domestic or sexual violence such as

7 7 Most opt for outside intervention to resolve acts of domestic/sexual violence that occur within a home 83% 2 Through outside intervention 7% Within the family 1 Don't Know Q20: If an act of domestic or sexual violence occurs within a home such as physical violence, child abuse, or marital rape, should this primarily be resolved through outside intervention or within the family? (Select One)

domestic or sexual violence occurs within a home such as physical violence, child abuse, or

8 Pastors first response to someone disclosing on-going violence in their marriage is seeking an expert 82% 2 Seek support from domestic violence experts in the community 12% Work with their spouse

8 8 Pastors first response to someone disclosing on-going violence in their marriage is seeking an expert 82% 2 Seek support from domestic violence experts in the community 12% Work with their spouse to improve the relationship 6% Don't Know Q21: If someone disclosed to you that they were experiencing on-going domestic or sexual violence in their marriage, which of the following two actions would you counsel that person to take first? (Select One)

relationship 6% Don't Know Q21: If someone disclosed to you that they were experiencing on-going domestic or

9 9 Few pastors are very familiar with local resources that address domestic and sexual violence 48% 2 27% 16% 8% 1% Very familiar Familiar Somewhat familiar Not at all familiar Don't Know Q22: How familiar are you with your local resources that address domestic and sexual violence? (Select One).

Somewhat familiar Not at all familiar Don't Know Q22: How familiar are

10 The majority of pastors speak to their church about domestic or sexual violence once a year or more % 4% Several times a month About once a month 28% Several times a year 22% About once a year 33% 1 1% Rarely Never Don't Know Q23: How often do you speak to your church in sermons or large group messages about domestic or sexual violence? (Select One).

22% About once a year 33% 1 1% Rarely Never Don't Know Q23: How often do you speak to

11 11 Reasons why pastors do speak about domestic or sexual violence in their church It is a problem in our congregation 25% It is a problem in our local community 72% I have seen its impact first-hand I am aware resources are available that can help 61% 61% I have been trained in domestic violence issues 23% None of these Don't know 1% 6% 2 Q25: Which of the following, if any, are reasons why you do speak about domestic or sexual violence in your church? (Select all that apply) n=566

help 61% 61% I have been trained in domestic violence issues 23% None of these Don't know 1% 6% 2 Q25: Which of the

12 6 in 10 pastors say more than 2 of adults and children in the U.S. population have been victims of domestic or sexual violence % 4% Less than 5% Between 6 and 1 18% Between 11 and 2 28% Between 21 and 3 24% Between 31 and 5 1 More than 5 14% Don't Know Q28: What percentage of adults and children in the US population have been victims of domestic or sexual violence?

and 1 18% Between 11 and 2 28% Between 21 and 3 24% Between 31 and 5 1 More than 5 14% Don't

13 1 in 6 pastors estimate more than 2 of adults and children in their congregation have been victims of domestic violence 13 37% 2 Less than 5% 21% Between 6 and 1 17% Between 11 and 2 1 Between 21 and 3 5% Between 31 and 5 2% More than 5 9% Don't Know Q29: What percentage of adults and children in your congregation would you estimate have been victims of domestic violence?

Between 21 and 3 5% Between 31 and 5 2% More than 5 9% Don't Know Q29: What percentage of

4 in 10 pastors agree their seminary training provided them with sufficient resources to address situations of domestic violence 14 2 1 3 26% 19% 15% Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree

14 4 in 10 pastors agree their seminary training provided them with sufficient resources to address situations of domestic violence % 19% 15% Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I did not attend seminary 1% Don't Know Q30: Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: As a pastor, my seminary training provided me with sufficient resources to address situations of domestic violence.

not attend seminary 1% Don't Know Q30: Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following

15 8 in 10 pastors would take action to reduce domestic and sexual violence if they had training and resources 15 37% 44% 2 11% Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree 4% 5% Strongly disagree Don't Know Q33: Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: If I had training and resources, I would take action to reduce domestic and sexual violence. (Select One)

Don't Know Q33: Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: If I

16 The majority of pastors agree they do not have sufficient training to address situations of domestic or sexual violence 16 39% 29% 2 13% 18% Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree 1% Don't Know Q37: Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: As a pastor, I do not have sufficient training to address situations of domestic or sexual violence. (Select One)

1% Don't Know Q37: Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: As a

17 17 Responses pastors have used when dealing with domestic and sexual violence situations Provided marriage or couples counseling 62% Conducted a safety risk assessment with the victim 31% Provided private counseling with abuser 43% Provided a referral to a service agency 7 Other 7% I have not dealt with domestic violence situations 15% Don't know 1% 2 Q38: Of the following responses, which have you used when dealing with domestic and sexual violence situations? (Select all that apply)

a referral to a service agency 7 Other 7% I have not dealt with domestic violence situations 15% Don't know 1% 2 Q38: Of

18 Pastors and Domestic and Sexual Violence Survey of 1,000 Protestant Pastors

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