Rise Up – the Mothers’ Union Campaign Against Domestic Abuse

RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse is a Mothers’ Union campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse. We are working with our members to ensure that as many churches as possible have information about their local domestic abuse helpline.

The letters of RISE UP stand for Respond, Inform, Support, Empower, Unite and Pray.

Mothers’ Union is a global Christian movement working with people of all faiths and none to strengthen families and advocate for change. Our 4 million members are active in 83 countries and work tirelessly to serve their communities to build a future where everyone thrives.

If someone discloses abuse to you, you should:

Respond – Respond to them by doing the following

Inform – If a person is in immediate danger, call 999. Direct the person to your county domestic abuse helpline or the Refuge 24 hour helpline on 0808 2000 247

Support – Tell the victim the abuse is not their fault

Empower – Take the person seriously, trust what they say

Unite – Listen and believe

Pray – Pray for all those affected by domestic abuse

IMPORTANT Do not tell a victim to leave.

A prayer for RISE UP

God of justice, peace and compassion,

Heavenly Father, Creator and sustainer of all,

We thank you that you gave yourself, your own Son, to give every person the opportunity to turn from darkness to the light of your presence and love.

We know that all those who endure cruelty and abuse are precious in your sight, that no tear falls without your knowledge and love, and we ask that they would know your presence, strength, comfort and wisdom – even in their fear, confusion and pain.

We commit ourselves, those who have experience of abuse, those whose loved ones have experience of abuse and those of us who enjoy safety and peace in our relationships – to RISE UP against domestic abuse in all its forms.

We pray –

for your compassion as we seek to RESPOND –

for your wisdom as we become better INFORMED –

for your gentleness as we try to SUPPORT –

for your strength as we hope to EMPOWER –

and the mark of your Holy Spirit that UNITES us together to work and PRAY unceasingly,

until situations change and freedom, life and love is restored to all.

In your dear and powerful name we cry out to you together.

Amen

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Additional Resources (all will open in a new window/tab):

RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse Award Levels 2023 – 2024