| Resolution Number: | 2009-D096 |
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| Title: | Encourage Training for Prevention of Domestic Violence |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 76th General Convention speak out clearly against the widespread practice of domestic violence; and be it further
Resolved, That members of General Convention covenant to pray for victims and their families; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the appropriate interim bodies to review and recommend the utilization of existing training developed for domestic violence prevention, in order to counter the culture which sustains it; and be it further
Resolved, That the Convention strongly encourage all Episcopal bishops and other clergy and lay leadership to participate in such training as may be available to them; and be it further
Resolved, That clergy take leadership in making such information and training available to their congregations and the community.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), p. 379. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Rev. Martha H. Kreamer |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Education |
House of Deputies
Deputy Evenbeck of Indianapolis moved to suspend the Rules to immediately consider Resolution D096 (Prevention of Domestic Violence).
Motion carried
Rules suspended
The House of Deputies Committee on Education presented its Report #25 on Resolution D096 (Prevention of Domestic Violence) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D096)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention speak out clearly against the widespread practice of domestic violence; and be it further
Resolved, That members of General Convention covenant to pray for victims and their families; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the appropriate interim bodies to review and recommend the utilization of existing training developed for domestic violence prevention, in order to counter the culture which sustains it; and be it further
Resolved, That the Convention encourage all Episcopal clergy and lay leadership to take responsibility to participate in such training as may be available to them.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention speak out clearly against the widespread practice of domestic violence; and be it further
Resolved, That members of General Convention covenant to pray for victims and their families; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the appropriate interim bodies to review and recommend the utilization of existing training developed for domestic violence prevention, in order to counter the culture which sustains it; and be it further
Resolved, That the Convention strongly encourage all Episcopal
bishops and other clergy and lay leadership to take
responsibilityto participate in such training as may be available to
them; and be it further
Resolved, That clergy take leadership in making such information and training available to their congregations and the community.
Deputy King of Western New York moved the previous question.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on Resolution D096 as amended.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #262)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Education presented its Report #16 on HD Message #262 on Resolution D096 (Prevention of Domestic Violence) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #300)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 17.
| Abstract: | The 76th General Convention asks its members to pray for domestic violence victims and their families and urges Church bodies to utilize training in prevention. |
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