The Children's Society – Vulnerable children share their inner feelings
A series of short films commissioned by The Children's Society and re-versioned for Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council giving a voice to children of adults who misuse drugs or alcohol.
These films were devised with children and young people, and used by Children's Services, Schools, Hospitals and conferences for training, advocacy and educational purposes.
The artwork and scenes were drawn and scripted through a series of workshops with the children and young people in order to give them a chance to communicate with people who may benefit from knowing more of their experiences while still protecting their identity.
Graphic Tales (5m, 2009)
Commissioned by The Stars Initiative of The Children's Society, this 5min film was made to be used in conferences and events to raise awareness around hidden harm. It gives a voice to children whose parents misuse drugs or alcohol.
Hidden Harm
An extract from a series of short films that gives a voice to the children of adults who misuse drugs or alcohol.
Anxiety
Children talk of the worry and challenges of becoming the carer when their parents are unable to care for them.
Confusion
When you are the child of an adult who misuses drugs or alcohol, your world can seem very confusing. In this clip children share their experiences.
Sometimes I Draw
Children share tips on how they cope with the difficulties of growing up with parents who are drug or alcohol dependent.
Anger
Children of adults who misuse drugs or alcohol talk of their anger they feel and how they have lived with these emotions.