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John Balson Latest: UK Association Urges Broadcasters & Indies To “Recognise The Additional Burdens” Placed On Those Making True Crime Shows
John Balson: The Association of True Crime Producers has called on broadcasters and indies to recognise burdens following the producer's suicide.
“It is right that production companies and broadcasters recognise the additional burdens these place on those making true crime content,” added the statement front the body, which launched last year to improve duty of care in the space. According to his wife, Balson felt he was blamed by the production for a family declining to take part in the show and became exhausted leading to intense physical symptoms associated with vestibular migraine disorder, while his mental health deteriorated. “In our first year the ATCP has begun a programme of training sessions with external partners, which aim to raise awareness and provide support to all those involved in the production of true crime content.”
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