“So fathers, be good to your daughters. Daughters will love like you do” Lyrics By John Mayer Becoming a father and being a father are two different things don’t’ you think? It’s easy to become a father but as I say being one is that bit harder. We speak a lot about the importance of… Continue reading Dads and daughters….
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Bad Cops and Bystanders
For many years police critics have complained that officers who allow police misconduct to happen do more damage to the community’s trust than the officers who commit it. Yet they have not been a focus. Officers across the country have been told they must intervene, but they have not necessarily been taught how to do… Continue reading Bad Cops and Bystanders
It’s not Doctor Who’s fault…..
This week came the revelation from Conservative MP Nick Fletcher who appeared to blame the feminising of TV and film characters for the increase in male violence across the UK. His words not mine “We’ve seen Doctor Who, Ghostbusters, Luke Skywalker and the Eqalizer all replaced by women and men are left with the Krays… Continue reading It’s not Doctor Who’s fault…..
Building Trust
The police killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020 sparked global protests and in many ways, will always be haunted by the idea that Floyd would still be with us, if only one of Chauvin’s male colleagues who were present, had intervened to force Chauvin to remove his knee from… Continue reading Building Trust
Wolves in sheep’s clothing.
“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. Matthew 7:15 Research shows that having a strong support system has many positive benefits, such as higher levels of well-being, better coping skills, and a longer and healthier life. Studies have also shown that social support can reduce… Continue reading Wolves in sheep’s clothing.