Church Response:
Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Abuse Survey

Would Your Church Know What To Do?

This anonymous survey explores how churches address domestic violence and intimate partner abuse through awareness, teaching, resources, and support. Participation is voluntary, and you may decline to answer sensitive questions. Your responses will help identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for churches to better support individuals and families affected by abuse.

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1. To your knowledge, does your church have a formal policy or procedure for responding to domestic violence or intimate partner abuse? (Required.)

Yes

I am not sure

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2. If you or someone you knew were experiencing domestic violence or intimate partner abuse, would you know whom to approach at your church for help? (Required.)

Yes

I am not Sure

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3. How comfortable would you feel seeking help from a member of your church leadership (such as a pastor, elder, deacon, or other designated ministry leader) if you or someone you knew were experiencing domestic violence or intimate partner abuse? (Required.)

Not comfortable

Unsure

Very comfortable

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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4. How often is domestic violence or intimate partner abuse addressed in sermons or other messages delivered during your church's regular worship services? (Required.)

	Never	Once a year	2-3 times a year	4 or more times a year	I am not sure
Sermons or worship-service messages	Sermons or worship-service messages Never	Sermons or worship-service messages Once a year	Sermons or worship-service messages 2-3 times a year	Sermons or worship-service messages 4 or more times a year	Sermons or worship-service messages I am not sure
Bible studies, Sunday school, or small/life groups	Bible studies, Sunday school, or small/life groups Never	Bible studies, Sunday school, or small/life groups Once a year	Bible studies, Sunday school, or small/life groups 2-3 times a year	Bible studies, Sunday school, or small/life groups 4 or more times a year	Bible studies, Sunday school, or small/life groups I am not sure
Educational programs, workshops, or training	Educational programs, workshops, or training Never	Educational programs, workshops, or training Once a year	Educational programs, workshops, or training 2-3 times a year	Educational programs, workshops, or training 4 or more times a year	Educational programs, workshops, or training I am not sure
Church meetings or special presentations	Church meetings or special presentations Never	Church meetings or special presentations Once a year	Church meetings or special presentations 2-3 times a year	Church meetings or special presentations 4 or more times a year	Church meetings or special presentations I am not sure

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5. Does your church provide teaching that clearly distinguishes biblical teachings concerning marriage, headship, and submission from abusive or controlling behavior within marriage or other intimate relationships? (Required.)

Yes

Unsure

Church Response:Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Abuse Survey

Would Your Church Know What To Do?

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* 1. To your knowledge, does your church have a formal policy or procedure for responding to domestic violence or intimate partner abuse? (Required.)

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* 2. If you or someone you knew were experiencing domestic violence or intimate partner abuse, would you know whom to approach at your church for help? (Required.)

Question Title

* 3. How comfortable would you feel seeking help from a member of your church leadership (such as a pastor, elder, deacon, or other designated ministry leader) if you or someone you knew were experiencing domestic violence or intimate partner abuse? (Required.)

Question Title

* 4. How often is domestic violence or intimate partner abuse addressed in sermons or other messages delivered during your church's regular worship services? (Required.)

Question Title

* 5. Does your church provide teaching that clearly distinguishes biblical teachings concerning marriage, headship, and submission from abusive or controlling behavior within marriage or other intimate relationships? (Required.)

Church Response:
Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Abuse Survey

1. To your knowledge, does your church have a formal policy or procedure for responding to domestic violence or intimate partner abuse? (Required.)

2. If you or someone you knew were experiencing domestic violence or intimate partner abuse, would you know whom to approach at your church for help? (Required.)

3. How comfortable would you feel seeking help from a member of your church leadership (such as a pastor, elder, deacon, or other designated ministry leader) if you or someone you knew were experiencing domestic violence or intimate partner abuse? (Required.)

4. How often is domestic violence or intimate partner abuse addressed in sermons or other messages delivered during your church's regular worship services? (Required.)

5. Does your church provide teaching that clearly distinguishes biblical teachings concerning marriage, headship, and submission from abusive or controlling behavior within marriage or other intimate relationships? (Required.)