Shatter the silence: A call to the Black Church to protect our children

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Boz Tchividjian | Sep 19, 2014

As the heartbreaking news of a football player abusing his son and calling it discipline surfaced this past week, I reached out to an individual who is undoubtedly qualified to speak on this grave subject. Dr. Thema Bryant- Davis is a well respected expert on issues related to trauma with a focus on women and minorities. Dr. Bryant- Davis has also been working with GRACE to develop a seminary curriculum on child protection.

I am grateful for her contribution of this powerful guest post on a subject that can no longer be ignored by any church. – Boz
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