They Labelled Me A Human Trafficker - Glodi Wabelua

They Labelled Me A Human Trafficker - Glodi Wabelua

From Life After Prison by Prison Radio Association

April 9, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

Glodi Wabelua shares his journey from a life of crime to becoming a mentor for young people after being convicted of human trafficking.

This week we’re joined by Glodi Wabelua. From a young age he struggled to fit in at school and soon found himself deep into a life of crime. The years that followed were a mix of prison sentences and life threatening injuries. Each experience leaving its mark and shaping who he was.    In 2019, he stood trial in a landmark case, as the first person in the UK to be convicted of human trafficking under the Modern Slavery Act.    Today he uses his story to educate and mentor young people, to avoid the paths that he walked and change the narratives placed on them.  This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.  Useful Organisations  New Horizon Youth Centre  is a London-based charity supporting young people aged 16–24 who are experiencing homelessness or unsafe housing. It provides advice, advocacy, mental health support and practical services to help young people move towards stability and independence.  The Ben Kinsella Trust  (London)– Works on preventing youth violence and supporting those at risk of gang involvement.  XO…

People in this episode

Guest: Glodi Wabelua

Topics covered

  • human trafficking
  • personal transformation
  • youth mentorship
  • crime
  • prison experience

Keywords

  • human trafficking
  • Modern Slavery Act
  • youth violence
  • mentorship
  • prison

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Horizon Youth Centre, The Ben Kinsella Trust, XO Bikes

Places: UK

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