I am delighted to write this foreword, not only because Rachael Aplin is a valued colleague with whom I have shared many platforms but also because I believe deeply in this book, which is rooted in real-life cases, underpinned by Rachael’s experience of over 20 years of policing. The author has the credibility of being at the coalface of policing, and this book critically, objectively and constructively explores policing and other professional practices to educate for the protection of the most vulnerable of victims. As a survivor of honour-based abuse and founder of the national charity Karma Nirvana, I recognise that the protection of victims very much depends on whether the professional has an understanding of the issues at the point of reporting. I was informed of the “one chance” rule by a detective sergeant who was challenged by a complex honour killing investigation and was astonished at how professionals often only have one opportunity to “get it right.” The consequences of poor decision-making can mean that victims of honour abuse experience a raft of criminal offences explored in the forthcoming chapters.