Kendra Houseman
Kendra Houseman is the Founder of Out of the Shadows and a dedicated trainer and consultancy advisor specialising in safeguarding, with particular expertise in exploitation, Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), and county lines.
In 2016, she founded Out of the Shadows to share her lived experiences with professionals and to raise awareness of critical issues including child exploitation, county lines, domestic abuse, parental imprisonment, mental health, and school exclusion. This work is driven by a clear commitment to ensuring that no child or young person is left to face the challenges she experienced.
Bringing a unique, practice-informed perspective on how these issues impact children and young people, she focuses on empowering professionals to respond effectively while advocating for systemic change in safeguarding practice.
She holds a degree in Health and Social Care, a Master’s in Advanced Child Protection from the University of Kent, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism, alongside a professional background in safeguarding children within education settings.
Our
Associates
At Out of the Shadows, our training associates play a vital role in enhancing the learning experience. They prepare materials, interact with learners, and provide support to create a welcoming environment. These dedicated professionals help develop training content and collaborate with trainers to ensure that each program runs smoothly, leading to successful outcomes for participants. Together, we are committed to empowering learners on their educational journeys.
Sherry Peck
Sherry Peck brings to her work wisdom, learning, and understanding gained over many years across a wide range of sectors.
She has held senior roles as a Chief Executive, Director, and Practitioner, with experience spanning the commercial, statutory, and charity sectors. Her background also includes volunteering and serving on multiple boards as a trustee.
Her professional experience covers both children’s and adults’ health and social care services. She is known for her strong personal integrity and her ability to engage confidently and respectfully with a wide range of individuals, including children and young people who use services, senior commissioners, academics, and members of the public.
Supporting others to be their best selves has been a consistent focus throughout her career and remains central to her professional approach.
