16 Days of Activism - Day 7 - Sharon Livermore

Domestic Abuse Education was founded by Sharon Livermore, domestic abuse survivor. Since almost

losing her life in November 2015 Sharon has dedicated her career to raising awareness of domestic

abuse. Her work includes but is not limited to, setting up two businesses, co-creating “Sharon’s

Policy”, a domestic abuse policy, and guidance notes, available to download free of charge to

businesses nationwide; and most recently setting up a CPD training course which enables employees

to gain a CPD accreditation but most importantly provides employees with in-depth education on

domestic abuse and how the workplace can support. Did you know 75% of employees who

experience DA are targeted at the workplace by their abusive partner? The 16 Days of Activism and

White Ribbon Campaigns service as powerful tools for raising awareness about the prevalence and

consequence of gender-based violence. By participating in and promoting these initiatives, we can

educate employees, network, and partners about these critical issues which ultimately create a

greater understanding of the need for change. Through raising awareness and committing to better

understanding domestic abuse we can collectively lower shocking statistics, including the one above,

change lives and change the associated stigma and taboo that comes with domestic abuse. Domestic

Abuse Education seeks to help businesses understand that domestic abuse is very much a workplace

issue, once you understand this, the phrase “knowledge is power” really comes to life; once you’re

educated you won’t forget what you’re told, your perception of domestic abuse will be forever

altered, and you will feel empowered to support current, past, or future victims in your workplace.

The depth of support you provide is ultimately down to you, for men, the White Ribbon Promise is a

great start. For everyone, irrespective of gender, a Domestic Abuse Policy you understand and the

confidence to signpost are two simple yet life-changing actions every business can manage.

Domestic Abuse Education has a sister company, Kameo Recruitment, the men in the Kameo

Recruitment team took the White Ribbon promise earlier this year, you can read more about that

here. In short, the White Ribbon Promise is a public pledge to never commit, excuse or remain silent

about violence against women. Once the promise has been taken it signifies a personal commitment

to actively stand against gender-based violence and support survivors; this simple commitment can

alter lives, shape conversations amongst men around gender-based violence and help break the

cycle of abuse.

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Founding Director, Michelle, has been awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours for Family Support and Advocacy.

By PEGS Admin • June 15, 2026

Child to Parent Abuse organisation founder awarded MBE The founder of a social enterprise which has supported thousands of parents impacted by abusive behaviours from their children has been awarded an MBE. Michelle John, originally from Pembrokeshire in Wales but now based in Shropshire, was among the names announced for the prestigious accolade in the King’s Birthday Honours List this year. In 2020, Michelle set up not-for-profit organisation PEGS with the aim of supporting parents and carers, training professionals, influencing local and national policy, and raising awareness of Child to Parent Abuse – which is thought to affect up to one in ten households in the UK. Since then, she has grown a team of experts who have trained police, social workers, teachers and many other professionals to better recognise the signs of CPA, support parents, and signpost to specialist organisations. In addition, Michelle set up a range of parent-focused initiatives including daily practitioner-led online sessions, a Facebook peer support group which now has 3,300 members, and one-to-one offerings for those at highest risk. PEGS launched a CPA Covenant for employers in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions, only the fourth such covenant to be backed by the Government, and Michelle has advised everyone from the Home Office to Channel 4 and the BBC on CPA – the latter for storyline on Hollyoaks and EastEnders. Her work has seen CPA covered by journalists across television news programmes, national newspapers and magazine, and regional press and radio, and she’s received numerous awards both in the UK and internationally. Michelle, whose MBE was awarded for Family Support and Advocacy, said: “This honour is also shared with the parents who have trusted me along the way: they drive me, inspire me and I will always stand with them. “I feel proud, privileged and very grateful – and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me and PEGS along the way. There is much more to come for PEGS, and we will continue to work every day for the parents and carers who have been or continue to be impacted by CPA. “There is so much to reflect on from the journey of the last six years, and there have been many highlights and challenges along the way. I am sure there will be many more in the future – although being told I’d received an MBE will always remain a truly incredible moment that I’ll remember forever!” For more information about us, visit www.pegsupport.co.uk or search for 'PEGS' on social media!