Chris Tuck
Survivors of aBuse (S.O.B)
I am the founder of Survivors of aBuse (S.O.B), a UK-based charity committed to empowering adult survivors of abuse and fostering systemic change to benefit individuals, families, and communities. As a Connector, Communicator, and Change Agent, I combine my lived experience and professional expertise to inspire action and create meaningful change around this deeply challenging and often taboo subject.
At the heart of our work is the Breaking the Cycle™ psycho-educational C.L.E.A.N.E.R.™ Living Therapy programme, a holistic framework I developed to address the trauma impacts of abuse. By focusing on mindset, nutrition, fitness, and stress management, the program equips survivors with practical tools to recover and achieve lasting well-being.
The impact of our work extends far beyond individual survivors. Supporting adult survivors aged 18+ helps strengthen family dynamics, creating safer, healthier environments for future generations. By addressing trauma effectively, we break cycles of abuse, preventing families and communities from carrying the burden of untreated trauma into the future.
My efforts also include delivering workshops and training for professionals in health, education, law enforcement, and social care. These sessions address primary and secondary trauma, equipping organisations to recognise and manage the effects of trauma compassionately and effectively. There are many survivor-practitioners within organisations and they need to be fully supported in their roles in order to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.
As part of my commitment to systemic change, I contributed for eight years as a member of the Victim and Survivor Consultative Panel (VSCP) for the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). I have also partnered with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and the International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute (IPPPRI) to support survivor-focused research and education. Additionally, I speak nationally and internationally on TV, Radio, In Print and at conferences about the trauma impacts of abuse and the significant societal and economic costs of failing to address them properly.
I have collaborated with numerous organisations and government bodies to campaign for policies that better protect and support survivors of all ages. By addressing trauma early and effectively, we not only facilitate healing but also reduce long-term societal and economic costs, including those tied to healthcare, social services, and the criminal justice system.
Through Survivors of aBuse (S.O.B), I am dedicated to creating meaningful change. I invite the support and partnership of those who share our vision. Together, we can transform lives, strengthen families, and build healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come.
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