Free Resources
Guides and writing I've created to help care-experienced people share their stories safely, and to help professionals and organisations listen well. Free to read, download and share.
Before You Share: A Care Leaver's Guide to Speaking About Your Story
Ten things I wish I'd known before speaking publicly about my own care experience. For anyone being asked to share their story, and the people inviting them.
Before You Listen: How to Be a Supportive Audience for Lived Experience Speakers
A practical guide for audiences, hosts and organisations on how to show up for speakers with care and respect, before, during and after they share.
A Care Leaver's Guide to Supporting People Accessing Their Care Records
Originally published in Community Care, this guide draws on my experience of requesting my own files. It sets out what local authorities and practitioners can do to make accessing care records a more humane experience.
Diary Entries from Care: My Final Forever Foster Placement
A personal reflection written for Foster Care Fortnight 2026, revisiting my teenage diary entries from my final foster placement and the people who stayed.
On My Terms
A free interactive tool for young care-experienced speakers to tell organisations what helps them speak safely. Organisations interested in a tailored version for their service can get in touch at info@rebekahpierre.co.uk.
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I deliver training and workshops for organisations on safe storytelling, ethical participation, care records and being a supportive audience.