The Catholic Bishops of the United States affirmed their stance against domestic violence, and their support for victims of domestic violence, in their 2002 statement, When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women, an updated version of their 1992 statement. The statement:

• Addresses abused women, men who abuse, and pastors and pastoral staffs
• Offers updated statistics, resources and information about domestic violence (updated again in 2016)
• Includes practical suggestions for dioceses and parishes based on actual experiences