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Celebrating 10 years of RestoredView
Today, 7th July, we're celebrating our 10th birthday. In celebration, we've just launched our latest campaign, #ChangingTheStory. It’s been an incredible decade and we’re thankful for the change we’ve seen, the churches we’ve trained and the amazing people who have supported us along the way. As we turn ten, we’ve …
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Encouraging the Church to speak about domestic abuseView
GUEST BLOG: Having attended our training, Stephen Roberts shares his reflections. I’ve always been aware that domestic abuse occurs in churches but it’s not something that’s talked about very much. In fact, if I’m honest I have only very rarely been involved in conversations that address the subject. The rise …
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Two great commands: a reflection for Holy WeekView
An Easter reflection on the cross. We’re called to action without selfishness; to giving without seeking anything in return. One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, ‘Of all the commandments, which is the …
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Working from home and domestic abuseView
We are living in unprecedented times with the rapid spread of Coronavirus and governments around the world taking action in different ways. In the UK, the government has encouraged working from home where possible, social distancing and self isolation for 14 days if you feel unwell with Coronavirus symptoms. These …
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The different faces of evil: responding to abusers in the newsView
In the last week, two stories of sexual abuse have been highlighted in the media: Harvey Weinstein, a titan of Hollywood, was convicted of rape and a criminal sex act, while a posthumous investigation into Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche, found that he had sexually abused six women.On the …
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Mood manipulation as a method of coercive controlView
Mood Manipulation as a Method of Coercive ControlEmotional manipulators can also maintain control through their moods which can vary so drastically that you don’t know what to expect so you are always walking on eggshells - you may find yourself amending your behaviour constantly trying to appease him.Abusers can use …
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Child (teenager) to parent abuseView
Recently, BBC online reported on a very taboo and rarely discussed topic of parental abuse by the child. Domestic Violence: Child-parent abuse doubles in 3 years.The number of reported crimes involving children/teenagers attacking parents have doubled in the past 3 years. What is Child (teenager) to Parent AbuseFamily support service …
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Jesus didn't die for marriageView
Over the years many women have spoken to me about their abusive husband and how they have tried everything to appease him, please him and prayed for things to change. Sometimes they ask me to pray with them, for him, so he will change back into the husband they once …
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Domestic abuse stats and billView
Violence Against Women in the News in the UKThis week has seen a flurry of news around domestic abuse. In case you've missed some here is a quick summary. UPDATE: Breaking NewsNicole Jacobs, former CEO of Standing Together has just been announced as the first Commissioner for Domestic Abuse in …
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The nature of abuse - first man standingView
Peter Willson, First Man Standing lead, has written three blogs in preparation for a seminar which was delivered at the Jubilee + Conference, Churches That Change Communities in Bristol on November 16th 2019. Listen to the seminar here Hear the full recording of the seminar. Seminar first man standing 2019 …