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My lo received the knock 2 years before we met. He told me a year into our relationship. All his devices were taken but he was not questioned and no bail conditions. He has been in therapy for porn addiction and did some courses with LFF. He has really been through it, the waiting led him to suicide attempts. I was devestated, still am but I do believe he was in a bad place with his mental health and whatever happens with us I want to offer him compassion and support. 3 years post knock he hadn't heard anything at all until finally invited for a voluntary interview where he signed a statement to plead guilty for 1500 images on his devices. 2 months on he is now waiting for a court date, no bail conditions or restrictions. Is this normal? I'm scared he could go to prison and I don't think he'd survive it but the fact he has received no restrictions makes me believe they don't think he's dangerous? Any advice or reassurance would be welcome.
My lo received the knock 2 years before we met. He told me a year into our relationship. All his devices were taken but he was not questioned and no bail conditions. He has been in therapy for porn addiction and did some courses with LFF. He has really been through it, the waiting led him to suicide attempts. I was devestated, still am but I do believe he was in a bad place with his mental health and whatever happens with us I want to offer him compassion and support. 3 years post knock he hadn't heard anything at all until finally invited for a voluntary interview where he signed a statement to plead guilty for 1500 images on his devices. 2 months on he is now waiting for a court date, no bail conditions or restrictions. Is this normal? I'm scared he could go to prison and I don't think he'd survive it but the fact he has received no restrictions makes me believe they don't think he's dangerous? Any advice or reassurance would be welcome.
At the moment the prisons are very full. Unless they believe he is a risk to society the most likely outcome will be either a suspended sentence or community order which is served at home. Depending on the length of sentence will depend how many years theyre on the register and a lot of offenders get s SHPO which is very much based on their crime/s. So for image offences its usually monitoring software and stuff like that rather then restriction on where you can go. There are restrictions that come with being on the register so always check T&Cs before staying anywhere or looking to visit a country as some wont allow visas to SO on the register.
I hope this helps your anxiety a bit
I hope this helps your anxiety a bit
Thank you, I really appreciate that. How long does the shpo usually last?