Delivering Justice for
Victims and Survivors
of Exploitation

"I have engaged with Black Box on several occasions and have always found their evaluation to be in-depth, probing and relevant.  

The team conduct thorough research into the project under review and identify areas of good practice and development which ensure improvements are made in the future.

Communication is always clear and agreed timescales met."

Jonathan Tapper, Detective Chief Inspector, Cleveland Police

"Black Box is a trusted organisation who have extensive experience of ensuring professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills that they need to support children and vulnerable adults.

I have collaborated with Dr. Grace Robinson, Daniel Robinson and Black Box over many years as part of various research, knowledge-exchange projects and best-practice initiatives. 

We have published peer-reviewed collaborative papers in the Safer Communities Journal (Emerald) and the British Journal of Community Justice on youth interventions, crime prevention and evidence-based practice.

Dr. Robinson is a Visiting Practitioner in Criminology and an active member of Edge Hill University’s Criminal Justice Advisory panel. She contributes extensively to discussions around matters of mutual interest between academic criminologists and practitioners.

Dr. Robinson always brings a fresh perspective to the projects that she is involved in and inspires those who she works alongside with her enthusiasm and creativity. I was able to witness this first-hand when we worked together on a project aimed at educating young people on various forms of harms in society.

Black Box has extensive expertise and knowledge around criminal exploitation, supporting victims – and increasing awareness – of modern slavery."

Dr Sean Creaney, Criminologist and Senior Lecturer, Edge Hill University

"On a personal level working with Dr. Grace Robinson & Black Box made me feel more connected to the material and broadened my own horizons in investigating this complex subject.

It was reassuring and also very sad to realise that it was not only me trying to explore this epidemic of exploitation. 

On a practical level Grace & her team introduced me to more resources than I knew were available and showed me how to contextualise those resources within the endeavour that I was working on. It was really helpful to be told about other books and films and other people working around the same material, broadened my horizons. 

Practically, it gave me a confidence and the expertise in an increased way to speak to other Theatres about the project I’m working on.

So to be able to reference the work of Black Box meant that I had more confidence in the way I was communicating. 

Much of what happens in the Theatre is instinctive and exploratory. The support of Black Box meant that I was able to apply structure to my own instincts and explorations. It was invaluable from beginning to end." 

Paul Rattray, Actor and Producer

"Black Box have been my go-to company when it comes to instructing skilled experts to assist with our clients’ cases where which concern Modern Day Slavery.

Their team are very efficient and assist with your requirements with speed and professionalism. Their reports have been instrumental in achieving the best outcomes possible for our clients. I would highly recommend using this company."

Rose Nelson, Senior Legal Consultant, Sperrin Law

"I have instructed Black Box in a number of drugs related modern slavery cases and have found the reports of Daniel Robinson and Kieran Walsh to be comprehensive, professional and meticulous in their detail.

Reports are prepared within a very appropriate time frame and there is excellent communication throughout the process. In a Concerned in the Supply Class A drugs case, a Black Box report proved to be the determining factor which resulted in a Suspended Sentence as opposed to a starting point of 3 years custody.

I have also asked Black Box to give live evidence at Trial and Kieran Walsh was an excellent witness who delivered his evidence in a balanced and concise manner, fully outlining the background of county lines, the impact on young vulnerable people and the consequences which result.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Black Box."

Joanne Cestaro, Partner, Lawtons Law

"Our firm instructed Dr. Grace Robinson in a complicated case in which our young client faced serious charges in both the Youth Court and the Crown Court.

After meeting our client in person Grace concluded, as an expert, that they had a valid s.45 Modern Slavery defence and drafted a comprehensive and balanced report in support of this conclusion.

Her report was two-fold in that it detailed the legal complexities of this defence and applied the law to our case drawing from a number of external sources including social workers, police logs and the case papers.

We were able to submit her highly persuasive report to the Crown for consideration and the outcome was the discontinuation of prosecution for all our client’s matters.
 
Grace is personable and professional, her integrity and independence as an expert is exemplary and I would have no hesitation at all in recommending her as an expert."

Felicity Joslin, Solicitor, Shentons Solicitors

"Having known and worked alongside Dr. Grace Robinson for several years, I have witnessed her unwavering dedication as an Expert Witness and her deep commitment to combating Modern Slavery, Child Criminal Exploitation, Human Trafficking, and other related arenas.

Her expertise, professionalism, and genuine passion for helping vulnerable juveniles / individuals make her a true leader in these areas. She consistently brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to every case she works on, ensuring the highest standards are met.

Dr. Robinson and her company excel in all they do, delivering exceptional results and making a lasting impact in their field."

Darrell Jones, CEO, Drug Expert Witness Ltd

"Grace Robinson at Black Box greatly assisted with the preparation of our Defence, providing us with her valuable expertise and compiling an extremely useful report which we sought to rely upon in a matter we were instructed to represent a Defendant on.

The report compiled was simple, concise and contained all relevant information which we hoped it would illustrate. This was even later endorsed and echoed by another expert we had instructed. Grace was also very easy to communicate with and always available.

Will definitely be looking to use her again in future."

Zaynah Dar, Solicitor, Tuckers

"Dr. Grace Robinson and Black Box have a uniquely skilled expertise, an ease with clients, and understanding and flexibility in the face of the many challenges posed by the deteriorating criminal justice system.

The reports produced are thorough and the findings reliable. I am more than happy to recommend their work."

Zachary Whyte, Solicitor, Sperrin Law

"Black Box has done a number of evaluations of projects we have worked on. Their professionalism, curiosity and attention to detail stood out from early on. The team also cares, ensuring they gathered as much information as possible to support their evaluation via interviews with staff and participants on the projects. Black Box sat in on sessions to observe processes and would analyse data. 

On reviewing their evaluations, they paid particular attention to areas of improvement for our projects which, of course, we understand help improve outcomes.

It has been a pleasure to work with Black Box."

Carlus Grant, Programme Facilitator, Project Connect