WEBINAR

See Us Hear Us:
Responding to Black and Brown Boys who are Criminally Exploited 

Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am (London, UK) 

Price: Free

Conversations with: Sosa Henkoma, Expert by Experience Consultant, Sussana Clapcott, Complex Safeguarding Social Worker

See Us Hear Us is a powerful short film that confronts the realities of institutional racism and the criminal exploitation of young Black and Brown boys in the UK. With a gripping narrative and an unexpected twist, the film invites viewers to witness the impact of lost innocence, adultification bias, and racial disproportionality, while amplifying the voices of victims too often ignored.

It shows how Black and Brown boys are viewed first through a lens of suspicion, and positioned as offenders rather than recognised as victims in need of protection, and brings us into the experience of the Black and Brown child in their interaction with professionals, prompting us to look closer.

This webinar provides a unique opportunity to watch and experience the film alongside peers from across all services, and to be part of a dialogue that has the potential to shift perceptions, and encourage change across safeguarding, education, and justice systems.

Whether you're a safeguarding practitioner, educator, in the criminal justice system, or work with youth in the community, this screening offers a space to reflect, connect, and commit to reimagining protection for Black and Brown children.

Sussana Clapcott and Sosa Henkoma will be discussing the creation of the film and its key themes.

Meet the speakers

Sosa Henkoma

Expert by Experience Consultant in child criminal exploitation

Sosa Henkoma is an award-winning Expert by Experience Consultant and passionate advocate against human trafficking and modern slavery. A member of the Human Trafficking Foundation since 2022, he draws on lived experience to inform consultancy, public speaking, mentoring, and training. Sosa has addressed international forums including the OSCE’s 25th Alliance Conference in Vienna and is currently studying Criminology and Sociology. As a founding member of LEAP and creator of EST (Everybody Stands Together), he works with organisations—including the Metropolitan Police—to shape policy and empower survivors. Named Crime Fighter of the Year at Crime Con 2023, Sosa also serves as an Ambassador for Causeway and Make Life Kind, championing survivor-led change.

Sussana Clapcott

Research in Practice Complex Safeguarding Social Worker

Sussana Clapcott is a Research in Practice Complex Safeguarding Social Worker, supporting and advocating for children vulnerable to exploitation. Sussana’s research explores how, due to racialised discourse, institutional systems may fail to recognise the victimhood of Black and Brown boys affected by criminal exploitation. As a producer, Sussana has adapted this work into a short film that highlights the experience of Black and Brown boys in their interaction with safeguarding services. Sussana hopes to promote conversations and awareness that leads to change and equity of care for all children.