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Trauma and The Role It Plays on Mental & Physical Health

Chris Tuck is an influential advocate in the campaign against childhood abuse, with a remarkable journey and a significant impact in various spheres.

Policy development / Legislative change

As a former member of the Victim and Survivor Consultative Panel (VSCP) for the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), Chris has been a vital voice. The VSCP, established in 2015, consisted of members with lived experiences of child sexual abuse, bringing a wealth of experience across fields like health, education, and social work/care.

They contributed to strategy, research, and policy developments at ARU (Anglia Ruskin University), enhancing the work in consultation and collaboration, knowledge exchange, and research and practice development​.

In her role with the VSCP, Chris has been an advisor to the Inquiry, influencing policies and practices to support survivors. Her professional journey is characterised by her shift from a 20-year career as a Chartered Management Accountant to a trauma-informed health and wellness practitioner.

Chris's lived experience of child abuse (all forms) and neglect; growing up in three domestic violent households informs her work. She established her own community ftness business in 2003 and founded the charity Survivors of aBuse (SOB) in 2016.

Chris's psycho-educational Breaking The Cycle

C.L.E.A.N.E.R

Living Therapy Programme empowers individuals to recover from trauma and reach their full potential​​.

Chris's work also extends to media, where she is an active campaigner, speaker, and commentator. She raises awareness of the effects of child abuse on an individuals' mental, emotional, and physical health.

As an author, her book ‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ documents her lived experiences and those of her siblings, with profits supporting her charity. She also authored ‘Parenting Without Tears’ and the C.L.E.A.N.E.R.

Living Health and Wellness Therapy book.

Her role in the VSCP took her across England and Wales, engaging with stakeholders, speaking at events, and appearing on TV and radio​​.

Chris Tuck's extensive experience as a motivational keynote speaker, her expertise in trauma, abuse, and recovery, and her role in lobbying on child sexual abuse at senior government and corporate levels have made her a powerful and authentic voice in this field.

She has hosted her own radio show, co-hosts a weekly podcast, and creates social media awareness campaigns around child sexual abuse and exploitation. Her efforts consistently focus on connecting, communicating, and creating positive, long-lasting change​​.

For more detailed insights into Chris Tuck's work and her contributions to the VSCP, visit her professional website at Chris Tuck Motivational Speaker and Trainer, and for a comprehensive understanding of the VSCP's role in the IICSA, refer to the IICSA's VSCP page and the Anglia Ruskin University's description of the VSCP.

1)www.christuckmotivationalspeakerandtrainer.co.uk

2)www.westwickhamfitness.com

3) www.survivorsofabuse.org.uk

Social Media : christuck_wwhf