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Restored responds to Government plans to treat misogyny as a form of extremism

Restored are pleased to see the government take steps to respond to misogyny, treating it with…

Violence Against Women and Girls is an epidemic. We must act – but how?

This morning, the National Police Chiefs Council revealed new figures showing the massive scale of…

Restored responds to The King’s Speech

We are pleased to see the Government reaffirm in the King’s Speech their pledge to halve…

Surviving the Summer Holidays

If you are a parent of school-aged children, the summer holidays can fill you with dread.

2024 Party Manifestos: what do they say about domestic abuse?

On the 4th July 2024, the United Kingdom will vote in a general election. As each…

Dealing with anger

I wonder when you last felt angry. What was it that caused you to feel that…

Changing the Story for Women: priorities for a new government

Central to our vision at Restored is speaking up about the realities of violence against women,…

Russel Brand’s baptism: should we believe it?

This weekend, Russel Brand was baptised in the Thames. It’s also been less than a year…

He is risen!

“He is risen! He is risen indeed!” Picture the scene. A group of distraught women…

Finding belonging: Amanda’s story

I recently read the words “what we can’t control we deny”, in a book by priest…

A place to belong

Each year on the 8th March, we celebrate International Women’s Day: an opportunity to honour the…

Supporting survivors: setting boundaries

When supporting a survivor of domestic abuse, it’s important to create and maintain your own boundaries.