Justice & Care Navigators have been supporting survivors in the trial of Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court. He was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault and sentenced to 10 years and 6 months.

We rarely work on cases that are not related to modern slavery and human trafficking, but our expertise in complex forms of sexual exploitation led to us being asked to support three witnesses in this case. For victims of sexual exploitation, a lengthy criminal process resurfaces many feelings of fear and trauma as they are asked to relive their experiences in court. Justice & Care Navigators see the impact on the survivors firsthand, and the courage and perseverance needed to come forward, particularly in cases of rape and sexual assault. In this case, there was additional pressure as witness testimonies would be shared in the international media. Our knowledge and experience in complex cases with multiple levels of trauma was noted by the Met Police, and we were able to provide two Navigators to assist victims throughout the trial. 

Historic criminal acts deserve justice. The impact of the events widely reported in the trial have been devastating for the people we have supported. After hearing four weeks of evidence, we welcome the verdict and sentence given.  

As the name of our charity suggests, justice is one part of a story to rebuild lives after exploitation. Today, Mr Justice Bennathan sentenced Brand to 10 years and 6 months. Our Navigators will continue to provide the care needed so that the survivors can continue to recover and rebuild their lives. Each victim has a uniquely different experience to recover from. We commend their courage to come forward and recount the experiences.  

About Justice & Care   

Justice & Care join forces to end modern slavery – partnering with survivors, governments, law enforcement, researchers, businesses and frontline organisations to achieve deep impact and drive transformational change. Our work combines direct support with evidence from our frontline operations, partnership, and research, to create meaningful change in individual lives and lasting improvements in the systems that allow slavery to flourish.   

About the Victim Navigator programme   

Our flagship award winning Victim Navigator programme provides independent, specialist and trauma-informed support. Navigators help survivors access vital services critical to their recovery and make informed decisions about engaging with investigations to secure justice. In 2025, nearly all survivors we have worked with (97%) engaged with a police investigation during this period.