At PEGS, we love to champion other services who are doing brilliant work in supporting those impacted by CPA. This service shout out features a fantastic guest blog by Billy Cragg-Hughes, Child/Adult Child to Parent Abuse Service Lead at Warrington Borough Council Child/Adult Child to Parent Abuse Service:

"Our CPA service is designed to provide assistance to families faced with the complexities surrounding being harmed by their child of any age. The service works directly with children and young people aged 6 to 17 who exhibit harmful behaviours, offering therapeutic interventions tailored to their needs. Additionally, we engage in comprehensive family work, recognizing that addressing CPA often necessitates understanding and addressing underlying family dynamics and trauma. We also work directly with parents who are being harmed by there child who is 18 years of age and over.

Our primary goal is to provide a supportive environment where both the child and their family members can feel understood and empowered. Through therapeutic interventions and whole-family approaches, we aim to foster healthier relationships and equip parents with the tools they need to navigate and address the challenges they face. It's essential for parents to know that they are not alone in facing these difficulties, and our service strives to provide them with the support and guidance they need.

Child/Adult Child to Parent Abuse is indeed a multifaceted issue that can impact families from various backgrounds. Research suggests that it affect up to 10% of families but the truth is this complexed abuse takes place in many more homes but due to the stigma and shame many go decades without seeking support. Facing abuse and harmful behaviour behind closed doors and left dealing with the stigma and shame alone. Highlighting the importance of dedicated support services like ours to address this issue effectively.

If you have any further questions or would like to discuss our services in more detail, please feel free to reach out. We are here to provide assistance and support to families in need."

Blog written by Billy Cragg-Hughes, Child/Adult Child to Parent Abuse Service Lead at Warrington Borough Council Child/Adult Child to Parent Abuse Service