Sky and ITV Coverage on Child to Parent Abuse

ITV and Sky News 03/25

**TRIGGER WARNING, please take care as some of the content below can be upsetting**

Child to parent abuse (CPA) remains one of the most difficult and least spoken about forms of domestic abuse. It’s a form that carries emotional weight, stigma, and for many families - silence. That’s why recent coverage by both ITV and Sky News has been so important.

The stories shared by these platforms are raw and heartbreaking. Both ITV and Sky highlighted the lived experiences of parents anonymously.

It’s encouraging to see national broadcasters giving space to raise awareness on Child to Parent abuse. Coverage like this validates what many parents are experiencing behind closed doors and may help others feel less alone. It gives language to something that’s often shrouded in guilt and shame, and it opens the door to more honest conversations and access to support.

But alongside this progress is sadness. It’s heartbreaking that so many families are living in fear, unsure where to turn, and battling assumptions that prevent them from seeking help or support. These stories aren’t just “news”, they’re the lived experiences of real individuals who need empathy, understanding, and resources.

We hope that the awareness raised by Sky and ITV leads to a time where parents can speak out without fear of judgment, and where support systems become more accessible and compassionate for those experiencing CPA.

Below are the videos and reports by Sky and ITV please take care if you watch the report:

ITV: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-04-07/my-son-only-stopped-attacking-me-when-he-heard-my-husbands-car

Sky: https://news.sky.com/story/parents-of-boy-whose-outbursts-left-them-fearing-for-their-lives-say-adolescence-touched-a-nerve-13341108

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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.