Diasporic Families Experience of CPCA and ACPCA
- Silenced
- 3 days ago
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Diasporic Families' Experiences of CPCA and ACPCA One of the most thought-provoking sessions at Silenced CIC's Reframing Professional Practice on Child to Parent Abuse conference explored how culture, identity and lived experience shape the way families experience, disclose and seek support for Child to Parent Carer Abuse (CPCA) and Adult Child to Parent Carer Abuse (ACPCA). This live illustration evidences emerging research by Dr Anu Adebogun, Rachael Ward (Rise Mutual) , Polly Harrar (Sharan Project) and Rev'd Dr Carrie Grant MBE, who each challenged us to think differently about culturally responsive, relationship-based and equitable approaches to supporting families.
Together, they highlighted the importance of: Understanding cultural and contextual influences on family life Taking time to build trusting relationships whilst balancing assessments. Moving from "fixing parenting" to shared formulation with families Recognising shame, stigma and barriers to disclosure Exploring communication and access needs Understanding informal support networks and community strengths Recognising that one size does not fit all Being trauma-informed, culturally informed and domestic abuse-informed throughout intervention The discussion reinforced that culturally responsive practice is not about treating families differently, it is about understanding families, their identities, relationships and lived experiences. By remaining curious, recognising strengths and understanding the context in which harm occurs, professionals are better placed to support safety, dignity and meaningful change.
🎨 Live illustration by Jenny Leonard (@jennyleonardart)
📖 More conference reflections, including Holes in the Walls: https://holesinthewall.co.uk
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