‘Treat us like your own’ – an interview with Sosa Henkoma on exploitation, safety, and the power of relational engagement:

In this compelling interview, lived experience consultant Sosa Henkoma (SH) shares his journey through the criminal justice system from childhood exploitation to adult rehabilitation. He reflects on the critical role probation services can play in supporting adult survivors of child exploitation. Speaking candidly with Ann Snowden (AS), SH offers insights into how trauma-informed practice, relational engagement, and the prioritisation of safety, as well as rehabilitation, can transform lives. His testimony underscores the importance of listening to those with lived experience and challenges professionals to rethink how they approach vulnerability and risk.

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Probation Journal
Published
2026-02-23
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https://doi.org/10.1177/02645505261424148
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Child Abuse and Trauma
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‘Treat us like your own’ – an interview with Sosa Henkoma on exploitation, safety, and the power of relational engagement:

Ann Snowden
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‘Treat us like your own’ – an interview with Sosa Henkoma on exploitation, safety, and the power of relational engagement:

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Abstract

In this compelling interview, lived experience consultant Sosa Henkoma (SH) shares his journey through the criminal justice system from childhood exploitation to adult rehabilitation. He reflects on the critical role probation services can play in supporting adult survivors of child exploitation. Speaking candidly with Ann Snowden (AS), SH offers insights into how trauma-informed practice, relational engagement, and the prioritisation of safety, as well as rehabilitation, can transform lives. His testimony underscores the importance of listening to those with lived experience and challenges professionals to rethink how they approach vulnerability and risk.

Probation Journal
HM Prison and Probation Service (GB)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 50%
Child Abuse and Trauma
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