Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Interfaith Coalition is composed of 38 national faith organizations that come together to advocate for national legislation and public policies that protect all people from domestic and sexual violence, with particular concern for women and families.
What We Do
JWI heads a multi-faith amicus curiae brief, filed August 21, 2023, urging the Supreme Court to keep guns out of the hands of domestic violence abusers. United States v. Rahimi will decide if current law, which prohibits the possession of firearms by persons subject to qualifying domestic-violence restraining orders, violates the Second Amendment on its face.
As a national coalition representing millions of congregants and constituents from diverse religious communities, our moral, religious and ethical commitments guide our work in ending violence against women.
Recognizing that domestic violence survivors often turn to their religious leaders and houses of worship for support, guidance and refuge during times of abuse, Jewish Women International convened the first-of-its-kind Interfaith Domestic Violence Coalition in 2007 to unite the collective energies and visions of faith communities to advance federal domestic violence legislation. Today, the Coalition also works to advocate for legislation that addresses sexual violence, international violence against women, funding for anti-gender based violence programs, and a variety of other issues.
The Coalition meets bimonthly to consider legislative initiatives, sponsor Congressional briefings and educational events, and participate in advocacy days. The Coalition works collaboratively with national secular domestic and sexual violence organizations creating a powerful and dynamic partnership.
who we are
Current members include:
ASHA Ray of Hope
Baha'is of the United States
Catholics for Family Peace
Church Women United
The Clergy Task Force to End Domestic Abuse in the Jewish Community
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
The Evangelical Covenant Church
Friends Committee on National Legislation
FaithTrust Institute
Hadassah
Hindu American Seva Communities
IMA World Health
Islamic Relief USA Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington
Jewish Council for Public Affairs
Jewish Women International
Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights
Mennonite Central Committee
Muslim Public Affairs Council
National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd
National Council of Catholic Women
National Council of Churches NCJW
Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies
Peaceful Families Project
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Sikh Family Center
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
Sojouners
Unitarian Universalist Association
United Church of Christ, Justice and Witness Ministries
United Methodist Church, General Board of Church & Society
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