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Hi. My partner has a non-contact IIOC conviction (12 months suspended for two years). His SHPO allows supervised contact with under-18s. He's completed therapy, Lucy Faithfull, SAA, and a probation ADHD course.
He's had letter-only contact with his son for several years and now wants to apply for supervised contact. His ex-wife opposes this, CAFCASS says it'll be a long process, and Cumbria contact centres won't supervise because of his conviction.
Has anyone found an alternative when contact centres refused? And has anyone moved from indirect to supervised contact in similar circumstances? How has this affected the child involved?
He's had letter-only contact with his son for several years and now wants to apply for supervised contact. His ex-wife opposes this, CAFCASS says it'll be a long process, and Cumbria contact centres won't supervise because of his conviction.
Has anyone found an alternative when contact centres refused? And has anyone moved from indirect to supervised contact in similar circumstances? How has this affected the child involved?
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In the meantime, if you have not already reached out, I would gently encourage you to contact our Stop It Now helpline. It is a free, confidential, and anonymous service available on 0808 1000 900. Our trained advisors are there to listen, explore your situation with you, and provide tailored support. You can find more information about the helpline and chat service, as well as our opening hours here.
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