From Being Labelled The Devil to Delivering Hope - Sosa Henkoma

About this episode

Sosa Henkoma shares his journey from being groomed into crime to becoming a voice for change against child exploitation and modern slavery.

Today’s guest is the definition of transformation. At the age of 11 he was groomed into county lines, by 12 he was regularly carrying firearms and by 15 he’d already seen the inside of a prison cell. The following years were a mix of serving time as a teenager, along with physical and mental trauma. Once labelled a criminal, he’s now recognised as a survivor of child criminal exploitation and modern slavery, becoming one of the voices leading the change. You can find him speaking in Parliament, contributing at the United Nations, and influencing national policy on exploitation and justice. Useful Organisations: Open University - offers flexible, distance learning courses that can be studied in prison or after release, helping people continue their education and build new career paths. Mind - provide advice, support, and services for people experiencing mental health challenges. It offers helplines, local services, and resources to help individuals understand their mental health and access the right support. Unique Talent - Our mission is to break the cycle of offending, gang involvement, and serious youth violence by providing mentorship, education, and life-changing…

People in this episode

Host: Prison Radio Association

Guest: Sosa Henkoma

Topics covered

• transformation
• child criminal exploitation
• modern slavery
• mental health
• policy change

Keywords

• transformation
• child exploitation
• modern slavery
• mental health
• policy influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Open University, Mind, Unique Talent, Human Trafficking Foundation

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