Speaking for Change.
A leading voice on Child to Parent Abuse
Book Michelle John, Founding Director of PEGS and one of the UK’s leading voices on Child to Parent Abuse, for a powerful keynote that raises awareness, challenges assumptions and helps professionals better understand the experiences of parents, carers and guardians.
Keynote speaker Michelle John
Michelle John is the Founding Director of PEGS and one of the UK’s leading voices on Child to Parent Abuse.
Through her work with PEGS, Michelle has helped bring greater understanding, visibility and professional awareness to this often hidden form of domestic abuse. Over the past five years, Michelle and the PEGS team have supported thousands of parents, carers and guardians, while also training professionals, influencing policy and raising awareness across the UK and beyond.
Michelle brings a powerful blend of lived experience, professional knowledge and national influence to her speaking work. Her talks are thoughtful, informed and professionally challenging, helping audiences better understand the experiences of families impacted by Child to Parent Abuse and the role services can play in improving support.
Why book a keynote speaker on Child to Parent Abuse?
Child to Parent Abuse is still one of the most hidden and misunderstood forms of domestic abuse. Many parents, carers and guardians experiencing it feel isolated, blamed or unsure where to turn, while professionals may not always feel confident recognising the signs or responding safely.
For organisations working across domestic abuse, safeguarding, family support, education, social care, healthcare or policy, bringing this topic into the room can be a powerful way to raise awareness, challenge assumptions and encourage more informed responses.
A keynote on Child to Parent Abuse can help your audience understand the reality behind the behaviour, the barriers families face when seeking support, and the importance of listening to parents without judgement.
Talks tailored to your audience
Michelle’s keynote can be shaped around your event, sector and audience, whether you’re looking to raise awareness, deepen professional understanding or start important conversations around Child to Parent Abuse.
Understanding CPA
A clear and powerful introduction to Child to Parent Abuse, its impact on families and why this hidden form of domestic abuse needs greater awareness.
Research and best practice
Insight into current research, emerging themes and best practice approaches for professionals supporting parents, carers and guardians.
Safeguarding and risk
Exploring safeguarding, risk, professional curiosity and the importance of responding safely and without judgement.
Anonymous case studies
Realistic, anonymised examples that help audiences better understand the barriers families face and how support can be improved.
Sector specific insight
Talks can be adapted for social care, education, healthcare, emergency services, domestic abuse services and safeguarding professionals.
Social enterprise leadership
Michelle can also speak about launching PEGS, growing a social enterprise and creating change from lived experience.
Suitable for professional events, conferences and awareness raising sessions
What they say…
Frequently asked questions
Choosing the right training depends on your current knowledge of Child to Parent Abuse, your role, and how much detail you would like to explore.
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Yes. Michelle can adapt her keynote to suit your audience, sector and event focus. This could be a broad introduction to Child to Parent Abuse, a more specific session around safeguarding or adult offspring, or a talk designed for professionals in areas such as social care, education, healthcare or emergency services.
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Where appropriate, the PEGS team is happy to share details of public events Michelle is attending across the PEGS website and social media. Please let the team know about any restrictions, especially around photography, safeguarding or attendees who do not wish to appear in event photos.
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PEGS supports parents, carers and guardians impacted by Child to Parent Abuse. The organisation does not directly support children, but works closely with specialist organisations and can signpost to child focused support where needed.
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To enquire about Michelle’s availability, discuss your event or request costings, please contact the PEGS team by emailing training@pegsupport.com.
Book Michelle For Your Event
To enquire about Michelle’s availability, discuss your event or request costings, please contact the PEGS team via the contact form here.
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