Flourishing Congregations Institute

The Radiance Family Society, in collaboration with the Canadian Poverty Institute at Ambrose University, is leading a project “THRIVE - Supporting Healing and Accountability in Faith Communities.” The research focusses on the causes of violence within the faith community, with an aim to prevent and/or interrupt family violence.

The Canadian Poverty Institute and Radiance Family Society are inviting to you to participate in this 30-minute, online as a participant. You will be able to share your views or experiences on the causes of family violence, the role of Biblical teachings in family violence, how support can be harnessed to break the silence around family violence and stop family violence within the .

If you are 18 years or older, living in the Greater Calgary area, and practicing in a faith community in these communities, please consider participating in this study using the survey link below.

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