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Silent Cry Ministries reaches out to those who through shame cry in silence. 

In light of this, David Genna (CFO of the Board) and Nancy recorded a single in 1995 entitled "Another Silent Cry".  You may listen to it here.

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

- Emotional abuse
- Ridiculing
- Withholding affection
- Blaming partner for problems
- Threats of violence Physical violence causing bodily harm

Marital Rape Threat or abuse of a spouse or person living as a spouse, ex-spouse, live-in roommate, child or relative

HOW WIDESPREAD IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

Half of all marriages involve at least one episode of domestic violence 15-28 million women are repeatedly abused; many suffer serious physical harm

Police records indicate domestic disputes make up greatest percentage of calls and are the most dangerous.

WHAT CAUSES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

One or both marital partners may:

  • Have low self-esteem 
  • Have unrealistic expectations of marriage
  • Abuse and or neglect own children
  • Be socially and emotionally isolated and withdrawn
  • Be very dependent on or possessive of each other
  • Have observed or been victim of violence as child
  • Engage in abuse of alcohol / drugs
  • Men wrestle with 3 central problems: loss of control. denial and minimization of their violence and tend to be personally and socially isolated.
  • Both parties have not learned acceptable ways to resolve disputes

We have several years experience working in the field of Domestic and Family violence. I can help you or someone you know stop the violence. Call us today... 718-386-1367

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