Jon Wedger (audio); From whistleblower to advocate, Child Trafficking Exposed

keywords child abuse, whistleblower, child protection, exploitation, Voice for the Voiceless, systemic issues, care homes, ritual abuse, societal implications, justice takeaways Jon Wedger is a retired police detective and whistleblower. He specialized in child abuse investigations, focusing on children from care homes. Jon's investigations revealed systemic issues in child protection. He faced significant pushback from the police for his findings. The care system often fails to protect vulnerable children from exploitation. Jon founded Voice for the Voiceless to give a platform to abuse survivors. He has encountered numerous cases of ritual abuse during his work. Child abuse is a pervasive issue that transcends social classes. Jon emphasizes the need for a dedicated focus on child protection in policing. His personal journey has been marked by trauma and resilience. summary In this conversation Naomi Murphy and David Jones meet Jon Wedger, a retired police detective and whistleblower. He shares his harrowing experiences investigating child abuse within the care system, the systemic failures in child protection, the challenges he faced as a whistleblower, and the formation of his campaign, Voice for the Voiceless. Jon highlights the prevalence of exploitation and ritual abuse, emphasizing the need for societal change and a dedicated focus on child protection. His personal journey is marked by trauma, resilience, and a commitment to giving a voice to the voiceless. https://jonwedger.org/blogs/b/give-a-voice-to-the-voiceless sound bites ""I was told to shut up about my findings."" ""Child abuse is a rotting society."" ""Child abuse knows no boundaries."" Chapters (Timings approx.) 00:00 The Voice for the Voiceless: Introduction to Jon Wedger 05:26 The System's Failures: Cover-Ups and Consequences 13:13 The Fight Against Institutional Abuse: A Personal Account 19:57 Voice for the Voiceless: Raising Awareness and Advocacy 27:18 The Intersection of Power, Abuse, and Society 36:26 The Disparity in Justice 47:14 The Impact of Advocacy on Identity