Richard Hoskins is an accomplished author, academic, and expert on ritual abuse and modern slavery. His extensive background includes a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Cambridge, where his research focused on the hidden networks behind human trafficking. Hoskins has held several university positions in the UK and the US, including lectureships at the University of Bedfordshire and King's College. He has also worked as a consultant to various government agencies and organizations around the world, including the United Nations and the UK Home Office.

Hoskins is widely regarded for his groundbreaking research on ritual abuse, having published several books and papers on the subject. He is also a frequent guest on TV and radio shows, where he discusses his findings and shares his expertise on topics such as human trafficking, violence against children, and modern slavery. Hoskins is a passionate advocate for victims of abuse and works tirelessly to raise awareness of these issues in the media and the public eye.