You can help get this exhibition touring around the UK! Read on and be inspired to help!
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The Wall of Silence is an exhibition of images, stories and poems from
adult survivors of abuse. It highlights the extent of child abuse and
Its impact on victims and adult survivors.
The wall invites us to connect to each experience;
To bear witness
To stand against abuse
& the silence around it.
The photos, words & art on display at the Wall of Silence Exhibition have immense power. They express:-
•the emotions of experiencing abuse and its aftermath
•the pain, losses and confusions
•the resistance and pride of surviving
Below are some of the comments made by visitors to the exhibition held at the Colsten Hall in Bristol in January 2016
If you are a victim/survivor of child abuse in UK & would like to contribute to the wall –
– or if you would like to have the exhibition in your area see below –
The Wall of Silence was produced by The Southmead Project and is a unique exhibition that not only highlights child abuse, its impact and the suffering this causes, but also the sheer determination and doggedness of those affected in trying to overcome the aftermath of that abuse: self-harming, substance misuse and sadly, attempts – sometimes successful, to take one’s life.
Child abuse is regularly being highlighted in all media outlets and the government has set up an Inquiry into the matter. The exhibition is a very powerful way of ensuring the voice of the victims and survivors will be heard. Following the initial launch of the exhibition at Colston Hall Bristol early January, the exhibition moved on to City Hall London and this was another enormous success. The next event will be held at Avon and Somerset Police HQ North Somerset running from the 3rd to the 6th May 2016 with a further 4 venues in England and Wales already in the diary.
Further details contact Dr Mike Peirce MBE – CEO Southmead Project: 0117 9506022 or email: mikepeirce45@yahoo.co.uk
Address: Southmead Project,
165 Greystoke Avenue, Bristol,
Avon, United Kingdom, BS10 6AS
@southmeadproj
Website http://www.wallofsilence.co.uk
WATCH this 2min TV news item featuring The Wall of Silence Exhibition at the Colsten Hall in Bristol
(courtesy of ‘Made in Bristol TV ‘)
I want justice for late Donnie Robertson & others locked in syndrome abused Astley Ainslie Hospital NHS Lothian Edinburgh! Elizabeth Cleland former carer at said stroke rehab ward. Reported abuse everywhere management,chief director,nursing director Melanie Hornet,Sheena Muir,Sandra Mcmanus etc etc etc etc I became very ill but I keep going and will never stay silent as justice is all I want and will eventually get for these men who could not speak for themselves!
This should tour the whole country, opening people’s eyes to the effects of abuse. Would the exhibition consider coming to Bournemouth/Poole area?
Yes it’s coming to Bournemouth in the autumn! If you’re on Twitter then follow me and I will tweet details when it’s firmed up
Fantastic, thaks Sue. I an following you so.will look out for it. Many thanks xx
Sue and all other survivors you must be so proud of speaking out. You are bringing hope to others who are unable at this time to speak out ? I am crying for you all so GOD only knows what survivors feel? GOD BLESS and LOVE bring this to Edinburgh and everywhere possible there is too many abused ,bring in the light! PLEASE
Hello! Thank you for your encouragement! Unfortunately it’s up to individuals or groups to arrange and fund the exhibition in their area but you can find out how to do this by contacting mike Peirce – he’s on my blog post about the exhibition best wishes Sue
Hi sue. My wife and I live in Wareham. I sometimes appear on That’s Solent TV in my role for Sailors’ Society. May I suggest to the producer that you should be one of the guests? Guests review local news but also have the chance to talk about their own story.
God bless
Mark
Yes of course! Contact me via Twitter in first instance where I can DM you
Is there a date for the Autumn exhibition as I really want to come, but my work calendar gets so full in advance? God bless
Mark
Yes there’s one in Northamptonshire in November and one in Somerset next week. If you’re on Twitter I can give you details. Follow me on @shinybluedress
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This looks like an amazing exhibition, so important. Someone close to me for whom this is personally relevant asked me to see if there are any visits planned to the north east?
Hi Katie – the exhibition is dependent on folk getting it into their area and it’s best to contact mike – his details are on the blog I’ve posted