No particular rant today, just a little insight to what’s
been coming in and what we are doing with it. Not particularly busy really, a
pretty ‘average’ day.
A mother of an unborn child who has had a number of children removed in the
past has gone missing. There was an assessment underway and indications were
that we would be seeking to remove this child at birth. The lady in question
called in and claimed to be on another continent (seems unlikely given the
advanced stage of her pregnancy), she refused to say exactly where she was and
promptly ended the call. The Police were informed and she was reported as
missing. However, she is not considered to be missing by the Police as she has
called and said where she is (albeit very unlikely she has made it to the other
side of the world). As she has committed no crime there is nothing more the Police
will do.
We are now left to wait for her to resurface, as she is not
officially missing and the unborn
child has ‘no legal personality’ we are fairly powerless. ***Update, the Police have agreed
to accompany us to her address to check on her welfare.***
A potentially homeless family, we have NFA’ed this as they
are not homeless, maybe in an ideal world we could do some preventive work?
Assault on a teenager by stepfather, also NFA’ed as teenager
has now gone to live with their father (we hope permanently). Teenager does not wish to make
a statement about the assault and the Police are therefore taking no action.
Should teenager return to mother we will reopen.
Emotional Harm caused to children by extremely acrimonious
marriage breakdown and possible mental health issues for dad. The most recent
in a number of referrals for this family. We are going to pick this up, but
private law case is imminent so the court will probably request a Section 37.
Young child allegedly groomed by stepfather, interviewed by
Police and Children’s Services, confirmed allegation in video interview.
Siblings will now be interviewed. This was reported by mother and the children
are now safe with her, stepfather out of the house.
Domestic Abuse whilst children being ‘exchanged’ for
contact, slightly unusual as it was mother abusing father. NFA’ed but Parents
warned that further incidents will mean that Children’s Services will get
involved.
Teenager assaulted by mother, assault confirmed in interview
but teenager has ‘issues’ which mean we will remain working with family in long
term in attempt to resolve problems. Teenager will remain in the home during
this work.
Domestic Abuse between mother and her partner (not children’s
father). The children were not present as they live with dad, however concerns
about mother’s mental health and how this may effect the children when she has
contact. Further concerns then received re father as he apparently has
convictions of a sexual nature. Police check requested to confirm this, this
will inform our future involvement.
Domestic Abuse between mum and partner, she has left him
now, but requesting assistance. The feeling is she is afraid of him and may
take him back if he pressurises her.
Request for a Section 7 from court on 2 children.
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