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TW- abuse in care
BensonE
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I was wondering how many other people received abuse from foster parents when in the care system
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I'm wondering if you're still under the care of these foster parents and whether anyone else is aware of what you've experienced Benson? I'm also wondering what categories of abuse you'd say you've experienced Benson (only if you feel comfortable sharing) and the impact this has had on you?
I wondered if I might also be able to pop some options here for further support, alongside your post here on the board, in case you wanted to access any of these:
Do keep reaching out. We're all here for you!
We are going back nearly 17 years ago now so I'm no longer under there care but the long term damage is still present
The type on abuse I would think covers neglect, emotional, physical abuse
I use to be lock in a room with nothing in it for hours at a time (that all I can remember I was told since it was hours at a time)
I also have massive panic attacks when I door gets stuck and I don't like people closing doors on exit when I'm the the only person left in the room (unless I closed the door before they entered the room really specific I know)
I've always been told that abuse in the care system was common until about 10 years ago when they cracked down on it
But want to find out how true that is for myself
What I'm trying to found out is if it was true that abuse in care was more common than it should of been
From what I have read and heard, both in the media, academically and from personal testimonies, it is clear that abuse in care is significantly more common than it should have been. (of course no abuse should occur whatsoever).
I could link some of the articles I have read, of course the content is very triggering, but it is clear that many many children and young people have suffered in horrendous ways that they never should have.
It seems that over the past few years, the government and other agencies are saying they are working hard to prevent child abuse, with stricter laws and additional support for children and young people in care. Nevertheless, many people who are currently in care talk about the abuse they face, particularly when it comes to neglect, which shows that we must do more as a country to protect and support children.
I hope this answer was helpful in some way, if not I am more than okay to talk more about this if you'd like.
Thank you for the very important discussion you have brought up
I am not sure who to tell.
Thanks sorry only just seeing this
Probably your social worker
My social worker isn’t bothered about the fact that my foster mum doesn’t want me due to the fact that I am pregnant. Social services say that I am safe so they aren’t bothered about rehoming me.
Thanks libby