Policing Innocence is written with humour and honesty to ensure that a tough subject becomes accessible for all. Child protection is a massive subject; condensing the issues into bite-size chapters was one of the main writing challenges. The book is intended for every right-minded adult on the planet, and relates to the care of both boys and girls.

Just as reading the Highway Code is an entirely different matter to driving a car, so the theory of Child Protection training is a world away from the powerful and shocking reality of managing a true incident. Emotion, misunderstanding and regulations can over-ride good practice, leaving common-sense as rare as rocking-horse dung. That danger is universal – from homes and churches, amateurs and professionals, parents and workplaces, police stations and courtrooms.

If you care for a child in any capacity you need to read the book.