Been with my husband 10 years married 5 and we have 2 daughters (age almost 2 and almost 4).
He was arrested in Oct 2015 in relation to Computer Misuse Act (hacking) anyway after a long investigation he was eventually charged with computer misuse offences including 1 of voyeurism and 1 of indecent images (15 lowest category). I'm not very technical but he basically bought some software which spread a virus and as part of that virus it copied people's data to his comp including pictures which were then discovered by police. He pleaded guilty to all charges and got 3 years custodial sentence, and 10 years on register and 10 year SHPO. It was said in court that he had not intentionally targeted underage people (1 victim was between 15-17) and the judge agreed no restrictions were to be placed on contact with his children (who were 2 and 5 months at the time).
Social did an assessment with me and said there would be no need for involvement whilst he's in prison. They said at the time they felt I was minimalising his offences- which I don't believe I am. I have seen all the prosecution paperwork and presentencing reports etc. They did eventually agree for contact whilst in prison to be approved. So my kids have been visiting him every month and talking to him on the phone most days since Sept last year. He has completed courses inside to address his behaviour and i dont believe he will reoffend.
So.. he is due for release at the end of July and today I had the first visit/assessment with the social worker. I explained to them that we would like him to come back home.. that I don't think he would do anything to hurt his children (I wouldn't have him back if I did) but I accept and understand his offences and understand there's a small risk.
And therefore understand he would not be allowed to have any unsupervised contact. I am confident I can ensure this at all times. We have strong family support too.
They have advised that they will be calling a child in need meeting in a few weeks time which I will go to with my eldest nursery,probation etc.
What should I expect from this meeting?
Has anyone had any positive outcomes from a similar situation where the offender has been allowed home??
Obviously my girls come first and I am more than willing to work with social services to ensure they are safe. They are so young they don't really understand any of this they just want their daddy home (4yo regularly asks when he's coming home). I am aware I am at the beginning of what is likely to be a long and uphill struggle
