PEGS in the Media
PEGS is helping to raise national awareness of Child to Parent Abuse through press features, podcasts, radio interviews and media coverage.
Raising Awareness
From national newspapers and BBC features to specialist sector publications and podcast conversations, our team continues to speak openly about the realities facing parents, carers and guardians experiencing Child to Parent Abuse.
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Media Coverage
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Parents abused by their children forced to leave jobs
BBC NEWS
Parents abused by their children forced to leave jobs A national feature highlighting the impact Child to Parent Abuse can have on families, work and wellbeing.
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Exclusive: Figures show shocking number of parents suffer abuse by children
5 NEWS
Five News can exclusively reveal figures that show the shocking number of parents and carers who are suffering physical and emotional abuse in their own homes. -
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‘It’s like being held hostage’: Parents facing abuse from own children
ITVX
Parents facing abuse from their own children have told us about their struggle to get support, with parents often feeling judged by those they turn to for help. -
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You had better be careful in your bed tonight: shock rise in women killed by their sons
THE GUARDIAN
Violence by children against parents and grandparents is Britain’s hidden abuse, often misunderstood or ignored – until too late. Pioneering research aims to bring it into the open -
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Exclusive investigation: Child-to-parent abuse
5 NEWS
This is the third part of our investigation into domestic abuse, where parents are the victims at the hands of their children. It can involve control, emotional abuse or physical violence or worse/
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Exclusive investigation: Child to Parent Abuse
5 NEWS
PEGS on national television
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Mother 'scared' to be alone with teenage son who 'attacked and threatened to kill her' | ITV News
ITV NEWS
A mother who was subjected to an hour-long attack at the hands of her teenage son says she is "scared of him" and the threat he poses on her family.
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Attacked by my daughter
ITV THIS MORNING
CPA or child to parent abuse. After PEGS reported seeing a 112% increase in parents seeking advice, we’re joined by ‘Juliet’, a mother who has suffered domestic abuse at the hands of her teenage daughter.
Press and news coverage
PEGS has been featured in national, regional and specialist publications, helping to raise awareness of Child to Parent Abuse and the experiences of parents, carers and guardians.
You Magazine
Feature article highlighting the realities of Child to Parent Abuse and the impact it can have on families.
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Coverage exploring domestic abuse cases involving grown up children attacking parents.
Read articlei news
A national article bringing attention to the experiences of parents affected by abuse from their children.
Read articleBBC News
BBC coverage sharing real experiences of Child to Parent Abuse and the wider impact on families.
Read articleDaily Mail
A feature exploring the shame, fear and isolation some parents experience when facing abuse at home.
Read articleThe Telegraph
National coverage helping to bring Child to Parent Abuse into wider public conversation.
Read articleThe Times
A national press feature discussing the realities of parents being abused by their own children.
Read articleSEN Magazine
Specialist coverage helping families and professionals better understand Child to Parent Abuse.
Read articleCommunity Care
Professional sector coverage exploring how to support parents abused by younger children.
Read articleThe MJ
Local government sector coverage highlighting parents struggling alone with abuse from their children.
Read articlePolice Professional
An article exploring whether police are doing enough to support abused parents.
Read articleNursing Standard
Healthcare sector coverage discussing Child to Parent Abuse and the need to bring it out of the shadows.
Read articleThe Guardian
A powerful article exploring serious harm, domestic abuse and the urgent need for better recognition of CPA.
Read articleITV News
Coverage exploring the reality of Child to Parent Abuse and the experiences of families living with abuse at home.
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Podcasts and radio interviews
Listen to PEGS speak about Child to Parent Abuse, the experiences of parents, carers and guardians, and the importance of specialist support, awareness and understanding.
Made Locally Podcast
PEGS joined the Made Locally Podcast to talk about the charity’s work and the support available for parents, carers and guardians.
Abuse Talk Podcast
A conversation with Jennifer Gilmor exploring Child to Parent Abuse, awareness and the importance of listening to families.
What Do Parents Know?
A discussion with Amit Kalley exploring Child to Parent Abuse and the realities faced by families.
Let’s Get Visible Podcast
Michelle discusses CPA awareness, stigma, coercive control, and support pathways for families.
The Relational Social Work Podcast
Michelle discusses what child to parent abuse is, how common it is, and the support available to families.
WISE / Pioneers Post Webinar Interview
A discussion about lived experience, social entrepreneurship, and the challenges of sharing personal stories publicly.
InTune Radio
A radio interview helping to raise awareness of PEGS and the experiences of families affected by Child to Parent Abuse.
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Soap Storylines and TV coverage
PEGS has supported and contributed to national conversations around Child to Parent Abuse through television storylines and broadcast coverage. By working with programme teams and media outlets, PEGS helps ensure CPA is represented with sensitivity, accuracy and an understanding of the real experiences faced by parents, carers and guardians.
EastEnders Child to Parent Abuse storyline
EastEnders worked closely with Family Based Solutions, PEGS and other experts in the field to help ensure its Child to Parent Abuse storyline was portrayed as accurately and sensitively as possible. NSPCC also consulted on wider aspects of the storyline.
Further coverage: Radio Times, The Sun, Metro
Michelle John, Director at PEGS, said:
“This storyline is a critical turning point for those experiencing Child to Parent Abuse. By EastEnders showing the reality of CPA, not only will it shine a light on CPA, but we hope it will encourage important discussions and raise awareness of the situations parental figures are facing across the UK and further afield.”
Supporting Channel 4’s Hollyoaks CPA storyline
PEGS was consulted on a Channel 4 Hollyoaks storyline exploring what happens when a character becomes resentful of his father and begins to physically abuse him.
The storyline helped raise awareness of Child to Parent Abuse and the need for earlier intervention, support and understanding.
Further coverage: The Sun, Metro, Lime Pictures
Michelle John, Director at PEGS, said:
“This storyline reflects the need for early intervention, support and understanding.”
Media enquiries
Are you a journalist, producer, podcast host or media professional looking to speak with PEGS about Child to Parent Abuse? PEGS can provide insight into the experiences of parents, carers and guardians, the impact of CPA, and the importance of specialist support, awareness and early intervention.