Your voice matters: participate in SERENA with Cardiff University!

Cardiff University is recruiting participants for SERENA, a European study exploring how to improve access to support services for children and young people who have experienced abuse or neglect from a parent or caregiver.

The project also includes research teams in France and Denmark.

👉 We are looking for:

• Adults aged ~18–35

  • Who experienced abuse or neglect in childhood

  • Who spent part of their childhood in Wales

• Professionals working in health, social care, the third sector, or other services supporting people affected by childhood abuse

  
  

Participation involves a confidential interview:

• online or

• in person

Interviews will take place between January and June 2026.

All information shared will be kept strictly confidential.

To express interest or request more information: SERENA@cardiff.ac.uk