Sharing parents’ CPA stories

At PEGS, we work closely with the media and have contributed to stories on national news channels, within newspaper, magazines and various online platforms. Where media organisations want to include details of a family’s experience within their story, we have parents who have incredibly bravely stepped forward and shared their experiences.

We always insist that parents’ stories are kept completely anonymous, meaning their names and other identifying details are not used, their image is blurred or otherwise distorted, and usually their voices are either changed or their words are spoken by an actor.

It must be said that we have found the media extremely responsive and willing to do all of this to ensure the anonymity of the interviewees.

Once they agree to these conditions, then we will ask parents for an interview, to be filmed, or even to send across a written account of their experiences. It’s made clear that parents can change their mind at any point after agreeing to share their story.

It’s important parents feel safe and that not only they, but also their child, are protected throughout the process and aren’t identifiable from the story.

Michelle’s experience

When it comes to the lived experience of Founding Director Michelle John, she has always been open about the fact PEGS was set up as a result of the CPA she lived through.

But Michelle does not disclose the details of her experience, not only because she feels this is the right thing to do for all of her family, but also because she feels it’s important that other experiences of CPA aren't compared to her story.

If parents are experiencing different behaviours then this may discourage them from approaching PEGS for support and that’s something we’d never want – because CPA has a very real impact on all parents/carers/guardians living through it (and even after the behaviours have stopped), no matter what the specifics of their experience are.

So, we will continue to share anonymous case studies (only where parents are completely happy to do so) and the details of Michelle’s story will continue to remain private.

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Allen Lane Foundation Supports New Workshop Lead Role to Expand Support for Parents

By PEGS Admin • March 18, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Allen Lane Foundation has generously funded a new Workshop Lead role to coordinate and deliver online workshops for parents and carers affected by Child-to-Parent Abuse (CPA) over the next 12 months. Parents and carers affected by CPA are often isolated, unsupported, and unsure where to turn. Our 2024 survey shows that 96% of parents feel isolated, 94% stressed, 92% scared, and 100% report an impact on emotional wellbeing. Over 70% have had to reduce or leave work. With demand for support rising to over 450 referrals per month and a 116% increase in November 2025 there is an urgent need for structured, accessible help. Expanding Online Workshops and 1:1 Support The new Workshop Lead will deliver a weekly online workshop for up to 15 participants, covering practical and emotional wellbeing topics such as stress management, goal-setting, and specialist techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Alongside the weekly sessions, the project will also run: Bi-monthly two-part specialist workshops Monthly wellbeing workshops By taking the lead on workshop delivery, the Workshop Lead will free up our practitioner team to provide more personalised one-to-one support to high-risk parents, reaching an additional estimated 50 parents in need. Over 12 months, we anticipate that over 200 parents will benefit directly from group workshops, gaining tools to manage risk, improve emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and build confidence. The workshops will also create a safe space for peer connection, helping to reduce isolation and foster resilience. Measuring Impact We will track success through attendance figures, participant feedback, and pre- and post-workshop surveys to capture changes in confidence, coping strategies, and wellbeing. Practitioners will also monitor the effect of increased one-to-one support to ensure parents feel safer, supported, and better able to manage their situation. Michelle John, our founding director, says: "Allen Lane Foundation’s continued support enables us to reach more parents and provide the practical guidance and personal support they urgently need. This Workshop Lead role will make a real difference, helping parents feel safer, more confident, and connected, while allowing our practitioners to provide targeted one-to-one support where it’s needed most." We are incredibly grateful to the Allen Lane Foundation for their ongoing belief in our work. This funding allows us to expand our online support, reach more parents, and provide both group and personalised assistance for those affected by CPA.