Serving Trauma Survivors:
A Deacon’s Unique Role

This training, specifically for Priests and Deacons, will help you recognize and respond to the needs of victims of trauma including sexual abuse.

You will learn:

• How to recognize signs of abuse
• How to gently and effectively ask questions that help reveal the truth of their trauma
• Ways to guide them in the direction of proper faithful care and healing for their wounds
• How Dawn of Mercy serves those suffering from sexual trauma and how you can be a part of their healing programs

Presented by

• Deacon Charlie Stump, Director of Catholic Social Ministry
• Bernice Simmons, LPC, CCTP