PEGS Founding Director to speak at Liverpool Conference on Domestic Abuse
Michelle to give key note at Domestic Abuse Conference
We’re proud to announce that our founder and director, Michelle John, will be taking to the stage at this year’s Domestic Abuse Conference in Liverpool, offering vital insight into a subject that’s still too often overlooked – child to parent abuse (CPA).
Taking place on Thursday 19th June at the Hilton Hotel, the conference brings together professionals and experts from across the UK to take a 360° view on tackling domestic abuse in all its forms. Organised by Morecrofts Solicitors and supported by Torus Foundation, the event promises a day of thought-provoking discussion, lived experience, and practical solutions.
Michelle will be speaking on behalf of PEGS to highlight the realities of child to parent abuse – a complex and frequently misunderstood form of domestic abuse that affects thousands of families each year. Drawing on her experience working directly with over 5,000 parents and training more than 2,000 professionals (including police forces and frontline workers), Michelle will offer a powerful voice for those living with abuse from their child.
Her talk will explore the barriers parents face when seeking support, the importance of professional understanding and empathy, and how organisations across sectors can work together to create lasting change. She’ll also share examples of how PEGS has influenced national policy and regional practice – including our instrumental role in the creation of the UK’s first regional CPA policy in Mid and West Wales, which has since been used as a blueprint elsewhere.
Michelle will be speaking alongside a host of incredible voices, including Serena Kennedy (Merseyside Police’s first female Chief Constable), Emma Pickering from Refuge, and consultant psychotherapist Dr Ged Smith. Topics covered on the day will range from tech-facilitated abuse and the experiences of survivors, to the often-unspoken effects of domestic abuse on family pets.
We’re incredibly proud that Michelle will be representing PEGS at such a significant event, continuing to raise awareness of CPA and ensuring that more professionals feel confident and capable when supporting families in this situation.
If you’d like to attend the conference or find out more, you can book your place here.
