https://www.theforgottenboys.co.uk/



The Forgotten Boys began with a conversation among men who shared their experiences of childhood correctional punishment in UK institutions. This led to the formation of an internet self-support group, which eventually grew into The Forgotten Boys CIC, a formal organization dedicated to providing support and empowerment. Please watch our introductory video by Director Joe Langley.


The Forgotten Boys support men across all regions of The North East.

A short video to introduce The Forgotten Boys

The Forgotten Boys CIC was set up and ran by Lived Experienced Practitioners


The Forgotten Boys are a support network for every boy who suffered abuse; torture, and exploitation in UK correctional institutions and educational facilities. The Forgotten Boys, believe every man deserves the opportunity to live a life, free from the barriers and traumas of childhood abuse.


The Forgotten Boys are a pioneering organization dedicated to comprehensive support for male survivors of abuse, exploitation, and trauma. Our mission is to foster positive change and empower men to rebuild their lives.


This is done through evidence-based interventions, holistic approaches, positive activities, access to employment, education, and training, as well as legal representation and advocacy, we provide a tailored and comprehensive support network.


Our holistic and evidence-based approaches address men's mental, emotional, and physical well-being, while positive activities promote self-expression, self-confidence, and community engagement. By empowering survivors with skills and opportunities, protecting their rights, and advocating for systemic change, we create a brighter and safer future for all.     

Who are The Forgotten Boys?


The Forgotten Boys started as a support organization for men who suffered trauma; torture, sexual exploitation and abuse in the 1950's 60's and 70's in Correctional Institutions such as Borstals; Approved Schools, Public Schools, Children’s Homes, and Child Remand Homes, these men became The Forgotten Boys.


The men who suffered abuse by the services that were supposed to nurture, care for, protect, and rehabilitate them, stand in a unique position within the statutory support services. After all, how can a mind process the fact that those who are here to support them today have organisational roots buried deep within the abuse they are trying to process and mend. 


As men we developed PTSD, became, homeless; addicts, alcoholics and entered the Criminal Justice System. We did not trust others or manage successful relationships, and some of us took our own lives.


Today we continue to see failings of those who are paid to protect, nurture and educate children. Learn from our past and if you ask us, we will gladly share our thoughts and experiences to help safeguard children today.

Forgotten Voices of Child Abuse

Crimes against children should never be accepted, normalised or forgotten.

Dave (12yrs) “I was tied naked to hooks in the wall and whipped, years later Social Workers would hang Christmas decorations to those same hooks, not knowing what had happened thirty years earlier” 

Mick (14yrs) “I was taken to the garden, a garden fork was driven through my foot, I was then left there until dinnertime, pinned to the ground”

Alan (11yrs) “As a bed wetter I was beaten daily, then placed in a cold bath, they then covered me in cleaning powder, like AJAX, it burned into my skin” 
Robert (12yrs) “I was knocked out with a frying pan, and locked in the pantry, two days later the same women sat me onto a hot cooker, I was badly burned, but thrown into the same pantry”

Andrew (15yrs) "I was in local authority care, they did nothing for me except punish me, so I ran away. Within weeks I was kidnapped, forced to take heroin as a quality tester, as the drugs were taken from Hull, through York and into Manchester. I was beaten and buggered all the time. I escaped after two years. no one ever looked for me. I'm now sixty-two years old and absolutely broken"
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