Presenter and journalist Sam Holder speaks to Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen about his new BBC podcast, Please Protect Abraham and whether we’re failing vulnerable witnesses.
Sam tells Julia and Sofie the story of Abraham Badru, a young boy who rescues a teenage girl from a violent sexual attack. But witnessing this crime changes his life forever, because now he’s a target too.
Together they examine what it means to be a witness when you need protection. What ‘special measures’ can be used to keep us safe? And are the measures even affective if you can get them in the first place?
All ten episodes of ‘Please Protect Abraham’ can be found on BBC Sounds now. CREDITS Presenters: Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Editor: Anna Lacey Music: Matt Chandler
Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland
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102. Paedophile Hunters: Do vigilantes help or harm justice?
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100. Tough Love: How should we help troubled teens?
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98. Central Park Jogger 1: Do you know your right to silence?
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95. Battle for Winson Green: Are prison riots inevitable?
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89. Baby Snatcher: Does anyone deserve the death penalty?
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