Bekah Legg
Bekah Legg is the CEO of Restored, a charity speaking up about VAWG, equipping the Church to stand against domestic abuse and support survivors. She works to create safe communities where survivors of abuse can find welcome and restoration, and which challenge and change cultures that enable abuse
Reviews‘Death of the Pastor’s Wife’ shows what happens when men are protected and women pay the price
A new docuseries on the death of Mica Miller demonstrates the tragic consequences that can follow from a church which values its reputation more than the safety of those in it, says Bekah Legg
OpinionDon’t scapegoat migrants. Christian men and boys abuse women too
If we want to stop violence against woman and girls, we need to tackle the rape culture in our schools and the abuse in our churches, not just issue guidance to migrants, says Bekah Legg. The statistics prove that British men and boys raised with Christian values also abuse those made in God’s image
OpinionThe Bible does not minimise rape. Nor should our criminal justice system
The case of three teenage boys who were spared jail for brutally raping two girls has rightly sparked outrage across the country, says Bekah Legg. But even when a human justice system can’t be relied upon, God’s justice can
Magazine Features1 in 4 Christians have experienced domestic abuse. Here’s what churches can do
We can’t assume that domestic abuse doesn’t happen in our churches, says Bekah Legg. Here’s how Christians can develop a better theology to deal with it
OpinionChurch leaders: Here’s what to say to a domestic abuse survivor
The Californian church formerly led by John MacArthur is being sued by a women who reported domestic and sexual abuse - yet was allegedly told to go home and ‘submit’ to her husband. Shockingly, it is not an isolated incident, says Restored’s Bekah Legg. Many church leaders are not equipped to respond well. Here’s how we can all do better
OpinionWestminster abuse allegations are in the headlines. But our churches need to change too
Former MP Nadine Dorries’ new book contains a series of shocking allegations of rape, sexual abuse and misogyny in the halls of Westminster. Tragically, it’s nothing new, says Bekah Legg. Christians and churches need to equip themselves to respond appropriately
OpinionAbuse and violence against women is rife. Why does it keep happening?
From Lawrence Fox’s misogynistic comments to allegations against Russell Brand and the murder of Elianne Andam, there is one common thread. Men who see women as objects. It isn’t how God created us, says Bekah Legg
OpinionThe vilification of Amber Heard makes it harder for victims of domestic abuse to speak out
Christian communities often have unspoken ideas about how a domestic violence victim should present. As the Depp vs Heard trial concludes, assumptions and judgements are being amplified over social media, and this poses a real issue for victims, says Bekah Legg
OpinionThese horrific statistics prove Christian men must stand against sexism
1 in 4 churchgoers have experienced abuse within an intimate relationship. And almost all of the women you know have been sexually harassed at some point in their lives, says Bekah Legg
