Meet The Team
Kendra Houseman
I am the Co-Founder of Out of the Shadows and a trainer and consultancy advisor for all aspects of safeguarding, specialising in exploitation, CCE, CSE and County lines.
I set up Out of the Shadows in 2017 to share my personal experiences with other professionals and raise awareness of child exploitation, county lines, domestic abuse, parental imprisonment, mental health, and school exclusion. I have worked with many sectors across the UK and have a strong understanding of safeguarding within the education sector.
I bring a unique perspective in understanding how this impacts children, how professionals can make a difference and how the system needs to change to meet the ever-changing and increasing risks facing our children.
I have a degree in Health and Social Care and a MA in Advanced Child Protection from the University of Kent, coupled with a professional career in safeguarding children in education as well as a PGC in Autsim
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Out of the Shadows Associates
Sherry Peck
I bring to my work wisdom, learning and understanding gained over a number of years across a variety of sectors.
I have experience as a Chief Executive, Director and Practitioner and have worked in the commercial, statutory and charity sectors. I have worked as a volunteer and on a number of boards as a trustee.
My experience straddles a variety of sectors including children and adults health and social care services. I have a strong personal integrity and am able to engage comfortably with a wide range of individuals - be they children who are service users, senior commissioners, relevant academics and members of the public.
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Supporting others to be their best selves is important to me and is something that has been central to my entire career.
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