{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/653bc3d9968d7500113515e7/6a71c4f347235c354d43777e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Abused in Care, Silenced for Decades, Still Fighting for Justice ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/653bc3d9968d7500113515e7/1788652193904-5f8ec0de-ed7b-46f8-b221-8ce32110603d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Rafael Viola was just nine years old when he was placed into the care of the local authority. Over the years that followed, he lived in five children's homes, where he says he experienced physical, psychological, and sexual abuse.</p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful interview, Rafael reflects on the lifelong impact of childhood abuse, from the loss of trust and interrupted education to mental health struggles, addiction, and suicide attempts. He also shares what has helped him continue, speaking openly, connecting with other survivors, and campaigning for accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also explores Rafael Viola’s ongoing fight for justice, including his involvement in major public inquiries that cost around £200 million, yet whose key recommendations remain unimplemented.</p><p><br></p><p>This interview contains discussions of child sexual abuse, suicide, and trauma that some viewers may find distressing.</p><p><br></p><p>If you found this conversation valuable, please consider subscribing. Every subscriber helps us reach more people, increase understanding of child sexual abuse, and continue creating conversations that protect children and support survivors. 💚</p><p><br></p><p>To contact Rafael:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-viola-228721158/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violarafael</p><p>X: https://x.com/rafael_voila</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stealinglives_</p><p>Book: https://stealinglivesbook.com</p><p><br></p><p>Join our YouTube or Patreon Memberships for extra content and early access: https://www.patreon.com/c/SomethingtoSay</p><p>YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/@SomethingtoSayofficial/membership</p><p><br></p><p>To follow us on social media:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingtosayofficial</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingtosayofficial1</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/something-to-say1</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somethingtosayofficial</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This podcast provides a platform for contributors to share their own lived experiences. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Something to Say has not independently verified the factual accuracy of statements made by contributors and does not endorse or adopt any allegations, assertions, opinions or conclusions expressed in this recording.&nbsp;</strong></p>","author_name":"Something to Say"}