Could This Happen to My Child? A Practical Evening for Parents and Carers
Thu 09 Jul
|Vital Village Hub - Thames Ditton
Join Jeremy Indika for a practical evening exploring why children stay silent when something bad is happening to them, how parents can encourage open conversations in the home, and how we can better protect children from the risks they come across, both in person and on the devices they have.
Time & Location
09 Jul 2026, 19:45 – 21:00
Vital Village Hub - Thames Ditton, Thames Ditton KT7 0BS, UK
About the event
Meet Our Speaker: Jeremy Indika (Speaker, Educator and Founder of "Something To Say")
Meet Our Speaker: Jeremy Indika (Speaker, Educator and Founder of "Something To Say")
“Over the years, I've spoken to thousands of children and teenagers in
schools across the UK. One thing has become clear to me. Although we
encourage children to speak to a trusted adult if something bad is
happening to them, many don't, and parents are often one of the last
people they choose to tell. During this practical evening, I'll take you on a
journey through the sexually abusive situation I experienced when I was
eight years old at the hands of a 35-year-old man, why I kept the secret for
twenty years and what I've learned since. Together, we'll explore how we
can encourage children to choose to come to us, using fresh perspectives,
practical ideas and relatable analogies that will help you leave with greater
confidence and new conversations to begin at home.”
Content Note
This session includes discussion around sexual abuse and exploitation.
While the subject matter is sensitive, the focus of the evening is practical,
supportive and empowering.
Tickets
General Admission
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Total
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