Our Story
We work across social care, education, health, domestic abuse services, policing and the voluntary sector, equipping professionals with the knowledge, tools and confidence to respond to the complexities of CPCA and ACPCA. Our aim is to improve practice, influence systems and ensure that families receive the support they need.
Silenced CIC was founded by Maria Duah, an experienced social worker, researcher and trainer with a passion for improving recognition of CPCA and ACPCA within professional practice. Alongside Co-Director Viji Rajagoplan, who brings more than 20 years of specialist experience in domestic abuse and CPCA services, Silenced combines research, practice expertise and lived experience to drive meaningful change. Together, they bring over four decades of experience across social care, education and domestic abuse services, united by a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, adults and families.
Our approach is holistic, systemic and person-centred. We recognise that every family is unique and that effective responses require an understanding of the individual, relational and wider contextual factors that contribute to harm. Through accredited and bespoke training, consultancy, assessments, research and online learning, we support organisations to build knowledge, strengthen practice and create safer, more resilient family systems.
Built from practice. Shaped by experience.
Silenced CIC was founded by Maria Duah, an experienced social worker, researcher and trainer committed to improving how CPCA and ACPCA are recognised and responded to.
Alongside Co-Director Viji Rajagopalan, who brings more than 20 years of specialist experience across domestic abuse and CPCA services, Silenced brings together research, professional practice and lived experience.
Together, they have more than four decades of experience across social care, education and domestic abuse, combining different perspectives with a shared commitment to meaningful change for children, young people, adults and families.
Our Impact over the last 5 years
From professional learning to research, resources and wider change
500+ professionals reached
17 London boroughs representedThrough commissioned research exploring how adult child-to-parent abuse is recognised and responded to across London.
300+ voices shaping our workInsights from 59 parents and carers and 257 professionals have helped shape our learning, tools and practice resources.
Working across practice, research and systems
We work across social care, education, health, domestic abuse services, policing and the voluntary sector, connecting learning across systems that do not always work together.
Through research, training, tools and practice development, we help professionals look beyond a single incident or label to better understand the complex individual, relational and wider circumstances surrounding CPCA and ACPCA.
Our aim is to strengthen practice, influence systems and improve the response around families.
Looking at the whole picture
Our approach is holistic, systemic and person-centred. We recognise that no family can be understood through one behaviour, one incident or one lens.
Effective responses require curiosity about the individual, the relationships around them and the wider context in which harm occurs.
Through accredited and bespoke training, consultancy, assessment, research and online learning, we support organisations to build knowledge, strengthen practice and develop more thoughtful, coordinated responses around families.
Our Vision
For all professionals working with children, young people and families to have the knowledge, confidence and skills to recognise and respond effectively to CPCA and ACPCA . CPCA and ACPCA remains one of the most misunderstood and under-recognised forms of family abuse. Silenced was established to help change that.
Through training, research, consultancy and online learning, we work with professionals, organisations and families to improve understanding, strengthen practice and drive meaningful change. Our work is rooted in collaboration, evidence and lived experience, bringing together research, professional expertise and the voices of those affected to improve outcomes for children, young people, adults and families. Together, we are working to ensure that CPCA and ACPCA are recognised, understood and responded to with confidence, compassion and consistency.
Our Associates
At Silenced CIC, we’re proud to work alongside a network of specialist associates who share our vision and values. Each brings unique expertise from fields such as social care, education, psychology, and domestic abuse services, helping us deliver high-quality training, research, and resources that make a real difference to families and professionals.
By collaborating with our associates, we’re able to provide a broader range of perspectives, skills, and lived experiences, ensuring our work remains relevant, informed, and impactful. Together, we form a strong community of practice dedicated to reframing professional responses to Child to Parent and Care Giver Abuse (CPCA) and Adult Child to Parent and Care Giver Abuse (ACPCA)
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