Jon Wedger: Police Whistleblower on Institutional Child Sexual Abuse & Cover-Ups | AEM #148
Piers Cross
10,488 views
In Episode 148 of An Evolving Man, I’m joined by Jon Wedger (often known publicly as John Wedger) — former Metropolitan Police detective and one of the UK’s most prominent whistleblowers on institutional child sexual abuse, safeguarding failures, and the ways power can obstruct truth.
Jon served in specialist policing roles including child protection, before speaking out about allegations that abuse by powerful individuals was being ignored or actively obstructed. He describes the personal cost of whistleblowing, and why he believes justice is not optional if we want healing for survivors and real reform in safeguarding, policing and child protection.
This is a challenging conversation. It is also a necessary one.
In this episode we explore:
Why child abuse “knows no boundaries” — class, wealth, religion or status
How systems of silence operate, and why victims often don’t disclose for decades
The long-term impact of trauma, including emotional dysregulation and survival adaptations
Why inquiries can feel toothless — and what “real accountability” would look like
The link between power, reputation, and the protection of institutions
What listeners can do: reporting, recording, contacting MPs, and supporting systemic reform
This episode is also released in the lead-up to the House of Commons screening on Monday 19 January 2026, focused on mandatory reporting and stronger child protection structures.
If you are a survivor, please go gently with yourself. You deserve support.
If you’d like to follow Jon’s work: search “Jon Wedger” / “John Wedger” online to find his talks, interviews, and channels.
Subscribe for more conversations on trauma, leadership, nervous system healing, and cultural change.
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This is such a very very deep, dark and extremely complex web of utter depravity, and yet something we must never be afraid of exposing if we become aware of any such activities.
Jon Wedger ~ you are indeed a hero of our children
❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
Jon Wedger: Police Whistleblower on Institutional Child Sexual Abuse & Cover-Ups | AEM #148
Piers Cross
10,488 views
In Episode 148 of An Evolving Man, I’m joined by Jon Wedger (often known publicly as John Wedger) — former Metropolitan Police detective and one of the UK’s most prominent whistleblowers on institutional child sexual abuse, safeguarding failures, and the ways power can obstruct truth.
Jon served in specialist policing roles including child protection, before speaking out about allegations that abuse by powerful individuals was being ignored or actively obstructed. He describes the personal cost of whistleblowing, and why he believes justice is not optional if we want healing for survivors and real reform in safeguarding, policing and child protection.
This is a challenging conversation. It is also a necessary one.
In this episode we explore:
Why child abuse “knows no boundaries” — class, wealth, religion or status
How systems of silence operate, and why victims often don’t disclose for decades
The long-term impact of trauma, including emotional dysregulation and survival adaptations
Why inquiries can feel toothless — and what “real accountability” would look like
The link between power, reputation, and the protection of institutions
What listeners can do: reporting, recording, contacting MPs, and supporting systemic reform
This episode is also released in the lead-up to the House of Commons screening on Monday 19 January 2026, focused on mandatory reporting and stronger child protection structures.
If you are a survivor, please go gently with yourself. You deserve support.
If you’d like to follow Jon’s work: search “Jon Wedger” / “John Wedger” online to find his talks, interviews, and channels.
Subscribe for more conversations on trauma, leadership, nervous system healing, and cultural change.
✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: @pierscross
✅ Important Links:
👉 Website: https://www.piers-cross.com/
✅ Stay Connected With Me:
👉 Instagram: Instagram: anevolvingman
👉 (X)Twitter: Twitter: PiersCross1
👉 Facebook: Facebook: pierscrosspublic
👉 Linkedin: LinkedIn: piers-cross
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=============================
✅ About Piers Cross:
Piers is a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, complex PTSD, boarding school syndrome, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups and runs a podcast called An Evolving Man.
For collaboration and business inquiries, please use the contact information below:
📩 Email: piers@piers-cross.com
🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more videos: @pierscross
=====================
ADD HASHTAGS
Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage which is incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of reading any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your own research.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use
© Piers Cross