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Joining the Dots: the link between suicide and domestic abuseView
trigger warning - suicide, domestic abuse Earlier this year there was a landmark inquest into the death of Jessica ‘Jessie’ Laverack which concluded that the “underlying cause of her illness [was] domestic abuse”.It is thought to be the first time that a coroner has explicitly connected domestic abuse and suicide. …
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A Sweet FarewellView
'noun: a wish of well-being at parting...' Purpose and PlaceIt's hard to believe that I have been with Restored for 7 years. Restored's vision and staff have been an intricate and beloved part of my life for this incredible season.Never have I felt such a distinct divine hand guiding my …
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The Istanbul Convention: All Women Means All WomenView
8 June 2022 marks the tenth anniversary of the UK signing the Istanbul Convention. This major human rights treaty establishes comprehensive legal standards to ensure women’s right to be free from violence. This treaty is desperately needed. If the last year has shown us anything, it’s that women and girls …
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Terrorism, hate crimes and misogyny: terminology mattersView
When newsflashes began to ping on phones across the UK on Thursday evening, we were hastily reassured that although something terrible was happening in Plymouth, it wasn’t a terrorist attack. It wasn’t until the next day that the story began to unfold. A man had shot dead his mother and …
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What does the Domestic Abuse Bill mean for women?View
Domestic abuse is a reality in households of every social strata and even faith groups. Two women a week die at the hands of their partners or ex-partners, and one in five children experience domestic abuse growing up. The level of support victims are eligible to receive is a postcode …
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Be Bold for Change: Inspiration in the House of LordsView
Working in partnership to drive change for women The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek inspired and challenged MPs and guests at an event in the House of Lords on Tuesday 7 March to mark International Women’s Day. The event was hosted in partnership with Christian Aid, Nelson …
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Our NEW Church Pack: Read the reviews!View
Our new edition of our English language Church Pack launched on 8th March 2016 (International Women's Day). Already, it's received positive reviews from several national church leaders, among them the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, who is an Ambassador for Restored. She says,“Love and Relationship is at the …
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