Understanding spiritual and religious abuse in the context of intimate partner violence

While spiritual and religious abuse is a lesser-known type of violence in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV), it is associated with negative emotional, psychological, and trauma-related impacts.

This paper provides an overview of the evidence on spiritual and religious abuse in the context of IPV and its impact on victim-survivors. The paper also provides some considerations for practitioners and other professionals working to support individuals experiencing spiritual and religious abuse.