Benjamin Perks (Head of Campaigns & Advocacy at UNICEF) talks about leaving care in the 80s and starting university, the science and data behind adverse childhood experiences and his work as a diplomat specialising in human rights in low and middle income countries.

You can follow Benjamin on Twitter (@BenjaminPerks) and read more about his experiences on his blog over at www.benjaminperksblog.home.blog.

You can follow From Care To Where? on Twitter (@FromCareToWhere) and Instagram (@fromcaretowhere).

This podcast contains mild references to violence, neglect and abuse. 

From Care To Where? is created and hosted by Christel Dee, a London based content creator, presenter, author and care leaver. 

Music by: Jeppe Sorensen 
Cover photography by: Ant Belle 
Co-Editor: Aphra Luchesa Smith