A Conversation with Jo Procter, CEO of Embrace Child Survivors of Crime

A Conversation with Jo Procter, CEO of Embrace Child Survivors of Crime

June 9, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Jo Procter, CEO of Embrace Child Survivors of Crime, discussing the support for children affected by crime and trauma.

At True Criminals, we spend much of our time examining criminal investigations, court cases and the pursuit of justice. But what happens after the headlines fade? What support exists for children and families living with the lasting impact of crime? We are incredibly proud to launch the first of four special episodes created in partnership with Embrace Child Survivors of Crime, a remarkable charity dedicated to helping children and young people recover from trauma, abuse and violence. Through this special series, we hope to shine a light on the vital work Embrace does every day, raise awareness of the challenges faced by child survivors of crime, and support the charity's mission to ensure no child or family has to face the impact of crime alone. For this first instalment, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero are joined in the studio by Embrace CEO Jo Procter. Drawing on more than 25 years of safeguarding experience, Jo explains how Embrace supports children affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, serious violence and major incidents, regardless of whether a crime is reported or prosecuted. She discusses why so many children struggle to speak about what has happened to…

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