This is a very personal blog. My mum died last Thursday, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was 80 years old. A courageous woman who had been living with and fighting multiple cancers for the last 15 years. As a family, we all knew the outcome was inevitable. Like many families who have walked this … Continue reading The Cup That Changed Nothing…..And Everything
Why we need a more positive conversation with young men about violence
A more positive conversation with and about young men is not about minimising harm or protecting male feelings. It is about effectiveness. If the goal is to reduce violence, challenge abusive norms, and create cultures where men intervene early when something is going wrong, then young men need to be engaged as part of the … Continue reading Why we need a more positive conversation with young men about violence
What Peter Pan Can Teach Us About Active Bystandership
This morning I’m sitting watching the original Peter Pan with my three-year-old granddaughter Arra. It’s her first time seeing it. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watched this as a kid and with my own daughters. Watching it through her eyes reminded me that some of the most powerful lessons about human … Continue reading What Peter Pan Can Teach Us About Active Bystandership
Disturb the Silence: Why the Royal Navy Is Stronger When People Speak Up
“Hello darkness, my old friend…” Few song lyrics are as recognisable as those from Simon & Garfunkel’s The Sound of Silence. The song speaks of isolation, disconnection, and people who, despite seeing problems, fail to speak. While written in a very different context, its central idea remains relevant today: silence has consequences. In military organisations, … Continue reading Disturb the Silence: Why the Royal Navy Is Stronger When People Speak Up
The Wrong Question? Why “There Were No Opportunities to Spot Him” Misses the Bigger Issue
This blog focuses on the emerging story of PC Alan Greer, who, after an investigation after his suicide, has committed numerous sexual offences and attempted murder. See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v0rq66q3no “Senior officers insisted there were no opportunities to spot his offending sooner.” The above statement, made in response to the emerging case of PC Alan Greer, may … Continue reading The Wrong Question? Why “There Were No Opportunities to Spot Him” Misses the Bigger Issue
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