Arranging contact after domestic violence & child protection
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2016 6:30 pm
Hi
My son was put on a child protection plan April 2014 due to a second instance of domestic violence. There was no issues with my parenting and it was due to me being classed as a vulnerable adult due to the relationship and being unable to protect myself and in turn him. He was removed from the plan within 6 months after finding a stable residence and a restraining order being put in place and after severing ties with my ex. The restraining order was for 2 years and ran out this April.
Now I have moved on with my life. I have a new boyfriend, am a student studying social work and have 0 interest in restarting a relationship with my ex. My ex is currently in prison again but his family has been in touch saying he would like to be a part of my sons life once he has sorted himself out. I am open to the idea as long as it is supervisored and he partakes in some anger management courses etc. Would social services put my son on a child protection plan again for even considering allowing contact? Because this might affect my uni course.
My son has started asking where his daddy is when we see other children at parks etc. And even though I think his dad is a waste of space I think it's right I give him a chance to be a dad for my sons sake as long as it is done safely.
Any advice greatly appreciated!
My son was put on a child protection plan April 2014 due to a second instance of domestic violence. There was no issues with my parenting and it was due to me being classed as a vulnerable adult due to the relationship and being unable to protect myself and in turn him. He was removed from the plan within 6 months after finding a stable residence and a restraining order being put in place and after severing ties with my ex. The restraining order was for 2 years and ran out this April.
Now I have moved on with my life. I have a new boyfriend, am a student studying social work and have 0 interest in restarting a relationship with my ex. My ex is currently in prison again but his family has been in touch saying he would like to be a part of my sons life once he has sorted himself out. I am open to the idea as long as it is supervisored and he partakes in some anger management courses etc. Would social services put my son on a child protection plan again for even considering allowing contact? Because this might affect my uni course.
My son has started asking where his daddy is when we see other children at parks etc. And even though I think his dad is a waste of space I think it's right I give him a chance to be a dad for my sons sake as long as it is done safely.
Any advice greatly appreciated!