Rethinking Education “We need a new language!" Jaz Ampaw-Farr on hope, trauma tourism and teachers as everyday heroes
Sep 9, 2025
Jaz Ampaw-Farr, author of 'Because of You, This Is Me' and advocate for trauma-informed education, shares her powerful insights and personal journey. She discusses the urgent need for a new vocabulary in education and the transformative role of everyday heroes, particularly teachers. The conversation highlights the importance of listening to lived experiences, the complexities of sharing trauma narratives, and how educators can foster resilience and connection in their students. Jaz's reflections spark hope and challenge traditional educational narratives.
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Letter To Her Younger Self
- Jaz reads a letter she wrote to her eight-year-old self promising rescue, community and future freedom.
- The letter models hope and instructs the child to keep speaking until an adult listens.
Purposeful Sharing Beats Trauma Tourism
- Jaz warns against 'trauma tourism' and sharing unprocessed stories for shock value.
- She argues lived experience must be shared with purpose and followed by organisational responsibility.
Hold Organisers Accountable For Lived‑Experience Talks
- When you invite lived‑experience speakers, prepare staff and follow up with sustained support.
- Require organisers to plan pre‑ and post‑work so audiences can act on testimony safely.
