In this conversation, Ian Tomson-Smith speaks with Cath Pickles, the founder of Restitute, about the organization’s mission to support families and caregivers of victims of sexual abuse and violence.
Cath shares her personal journey that led to the creation of Restitute, highlighting the challenges faced by families in navigating the support systems after such traumatic experiences.
The discussion delves into the unique model of Restitute, which emphasizes building trust, providing practical support, and addressing emotional needs, ultimately aiming to empower caregivers and improve their circumstances.
This is the link to their referral form:https://restitute.org/contact-restitute/
This is the link to their evaluation study:https://restitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Restitute-UOS-Report.pdf
This is the link to sign up for their mailing list:http://eepurl.com/it8RPA
And this is the link to their conference in October!: https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/falling-through-the-cracks-a-restitute-conference-67fe9b0cb91b60-22507811
Takeaways
- Restitute was founded in 2019 to support families of abuse victims.
- The journey of recovery is complex and often unsupported.
- Families often feel overwhelmed by the number of organizations involved.
- Trust is essential in providing effective support to caregivers.
- Practical support is as important as emotional support.
- The Restitute model focuses on long-term relationships with support workers.
- Many caregivers experience shame and blame from society.
- Support workers often have lived experience, enhancing their credibility.
- Therapeutic support is tailored to individual needs and is not immediate.
- Families need to be stabilized before therapeutic interventions can be effective.
Sound Bites
- “Restitute was born in this room in 2019.”
- “Let’s get that bit sorted out first.”
- “You can ask the unaskable.”
- “What I wanted was a skip.”
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Restitute and Its Mission
01:12 – The Personal Journey Behind Restitute
05:45 – The Need for Support Systems
09:16 – Understanding the Restitute Model
17:04 – Practical Support and Emotional Care
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