Tianna’s Story

Tianna was 16 when she was groomed and exploited by an older boy, whom she thought she was in a relationship with. With support from Barnardo’s Against Child Exploitation, she began to understand that she was experiencing abuse and harm rather than love and safety.

Tianna was supported by professionals to break the cycle of trauma bonding and worked with her BACE worker to understand the signs of exploitation and increase safety.

Old Market Services has partnered with Popla Media to produce a series of short films inspired by the real experiences of young people who have used our services over the past 30 years. We believe meaningful change begins with truly understanding what young people have been through and supporting them at their own pace.