Stephanie Underwood, BSW, a Family Advocate at the Unity Center, a Christian domestic violence center, began to work with Rebecca. Rebecca was a Christian, worked at her church, and was living in an abusive situation with her husband, Steve. Tensions increased when Rebecca made a decision to end her marriage and the church terminated her employment because of her decision. Rebecca called Stephanie in the middle of this crisis and Stephanie had to decide how to respond to the situation.

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