Benjamin Perks
@benjyperks.bsky.social
Global advocacy lead for child protection & development @Unicef in New York. Author, campaigner, Dad & work in progress. First book Trauma Proof out soon. Literary representation by https://www.foliolit.com/ NYC
#ChildDevelopmentRevolution in Portugal followed by Pastel de Nata
November 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
#ChildDevelopmentRevolution in Portugal followed by Pastel de Nata
Book signing with my little helper!
September 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Book signing with my little helper!
‘If you have a depressed parent you are more likely to be depressed because you were raised by a parent who couldn’t meet your emotional needs, because they couldn’t meet their own emotional needs because someone didn’t meet their emotional needs.’ Erica Komisar
August 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
‘If you have a depressed parent you are more likely to be depressed because you were raised by a parent who couldn’t meet your emotional needs, because they couldn’t meet their own emotional needs because someone didn’t meet their emotional needs.’ Erica Komisar
“The world’s richest man is killing the world’s poorest children.”
—Bill Gates
—Bill Gates
May 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
“The world’s richest man is killing the world’s poorest children.”
—Bill Gates
—Bill Gates
In conversation with Trish Daly of @nytimes.com on #TraumaProof today
April 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
In conversation with Trish Daly of @nytimes.com on #TraumaProof today
Most trauma lives in ordinary looking families & occurs automatically across generations, often without intent to harm. Ultimately there is no such thing as a normal family. Prevention needs to be universal & #ForEveryChild. Together we can build a #TraumaProof world.
February 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Most trauma lives in ordinary looking families & occurs automatically across generations, often without intent to harm. Ultimately there is no such thing as a normal family. Prevention needs to be universal & #ForEveryChild. Together we can build a #TraumaProof world.
Crucial findings from the @unibirmingham.bsky.social shed light on the impact of social media school bans on adolescents. Reduced time on social media enhances learning, wellbeing & behavioral outcomes, but relying solely on school bans doesn't work. lnkd.in/etJgu_-z.
February 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Crucial findings from the @unibirmingham.bsky.social shed light on the impact of social media school bans on adolescents. Reduced time on social media enhances learning, wellbeing & behavioral outcomes, but relying solely on school bans doesn't work. lnkd.in/etJgu_-z.
Dame Esther Rantzen is one of my heroes. She unleashed a child protection revolution on Britain in the 1980s, bringing the taboo of child abuse to public consciousness. She gave voice to the victims and shape to how society should protect them. I am honored to get her praise for Trauma Proof.
January 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Dame Esther Rantzen is one of my heroes. She unleashed a child protection revolution on Britain in the 1980s, bringing the taboo of child abuse to public consciousness. She gave voice to the victims and shape to how society should protect them. I am honored to get her praise for Trauma Proof.
Every child asks three things about their teacher each day:1) Can I trust you? 2) Do you believe I can succeed? 3) Do you care about me? #ForEveryChild Proper #learning with a dedicated, committed #Teacher
January 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Every child asks three things about their teacher each day:1) Can I trust you? 2) Do you believe I can succeed? 3) Do you care about me? #ForEveryChild Proper #learning with a dedicated, committed #Teacher
AI is not the only massively consequential scientific advance of our era. Our new understanding of how to improve childhoods can minimize risk for poor mental & physical health, violence, addiction and obesity & transform societies for the better. #TraumaProof bit.ly/4jkgmAC
January 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
AI is not the only massively consequential scientific advance of our era. Our new understanding of how to improve childhoods can minimize risk for poor mental & physical health, violence, addiction and obesity & transform societies for the better. #TraumaProof bit.ly/4jkgmAC
Delighted to speak with Mellissa Fleming on the Awake At Night podcast ahead of the UK launch of my book Trauma Proof. bit.ly/4iXqMpA
January 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Delighted to speak with Mellissa Fleming on the Awake At Night podcast ahead of the UK launch of my book Trauma Proof. bit.ly/4iXqMpA
Like poverty, emotional neglect & abuse drive education inequality. Schools & communities that make every child know they matter are safer, fairer & more prosperous.
December 30, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Like poverty, emotional neglect & abuse drive education inequality. Schools & communities that make every child know they matter are safer, fairer & more prosperous.
Urgent work must now begin to ensure this peace in Lebanon is sustained.
Children deserve stability, hope, and a chance to rebuild their futures. UNICEF will continue to stand with them every step of the way.
Children deserve stability, hope, and a chance to rebuild their futures. UNICEF will continue to stand with them every step of the way.
November 27, 2024 at 1:51 AM
Urgent work must now begin to ensure this peace in Lebanon is sustained.
Children deserve stability, hope, and a chance to rebuild their futures. UNICEF will continue to stand with them every step of the way.
Children deserve stability, hope, and a chance to rebuild their futures. UNICEF will continue to stand with them every step of the way.
I had truly intended to compose a profound first post on @bsky.app, but then I saw this probable #Thanksgiving fugitive on the way to the train in #Bronxville #NewYork
November 21, 2024 at 6:29 PM
I had truly intended to compose a profound first post on @bsky.app, but then I saw this probable #Thanksgiving fugitive on the way to the train in #Bronxville #NewYork