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Gift of hope: a survivor’s story

‘On the day I left, when I sought refuge, there was not one available space nearby. Refuges are…

Let justice roll

May we not remain silent at the cry of the oppressed but instead jump into the river…

The cycle of abuse

cycleˈsʌɪk(ə)l/nouna series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.

Why doesn’t she leave? – Christine’s Story

I’d run out of ideas. I had tried everything I could think of to fix my marriage.

Untwisting the truth: what the Bible actually says about abuse

In this guest blog, Helen Paynter addresses how abusers twist Bible passages to excuse or support their…

What does the Bible say about violence in relationships?

It is crucial that two people feel safe within a relationship. I’ve recently gotten into ‘Married At…

What does the Domestic Abuse Bill mean for women?

Domestic abuse is a reality in households of every social strata and even faith groups. Two women…

Celebrating 10 years of Restored

Today, 7th July, we’re celebrating our 10th birthday. In celebration, we’ve just launched our latest campaign, #ChangingTheStory. It’s been…

Encouraging the Church to speak about domestic abuse

GUEST BLOG: Having attended our training, Stephen Roberts shares his reflections. I’ve always been aware that domestic…

Two great commands: a reflection for Holy Week

An Easter reflection on the cross. We’re called to action without selfishness; to giving without seeking anything…

Working from home and domestic abuse

We are living in unprecedented times with the rapid spread of Coronavirus and governments around the world…

The different faces of evil: responding to abusers in the news

In the last week, two stories of sexual abuse have been highlighted in the media: Harvey Weinstein,…