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Chris Wild: Activist and Campaigner

Chris Wild

1979-

Chris Wild is a UK-based activist and author who campaigns for reform of the care system, drawing on his own lived experience of growing up in care after the death of his father. He is a prominent advocate for care-experienced children and young people, speaking openly about issues such as abuse, instability, mental health, and the lack of long-term support for care leavers. Through his books, public speaking, media work, and advisory roles with charities and government bodies, Wild works to raise awareness of systemic failures while pushing for practical policy changes that improve outcomes and dignity for those who grow up in care.

Trauma warning: This archive contains material relating to care experience including references to abuse, neglect, sexual violence, and institutional harm.

 

Children and young people in social care, and those who have left, are often subject to stigmatisation and discrimination. Being stigmatised and discriminated against can impact negatively on mental health and wellbeing not only during the care experience but often for many years after too. The project aims to contribute towards changing community attitudes towards care experienced people as a group. See glossary HERE


Website set up with support from The Welland Trust 

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