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Stephanie

Member since
June 2022

37 posts

Posted Tue December 20, 2022 5:41pmReport post

Hey ????????

So my ex partner and I are separating (I posted on another thread the reasons for this) anyway SS are determined to go ahead with risk assessments and the Caspar Assessment for me.



I expressed that I did not wish to but it seems I have no choice. My ex partner attended his assessment today (mine will be held after Christmas) he told me that the SW who carried out the assessment accused me of being obtuse not engaging??!

I find this really unprofessional but also wonder if it's a tactic?

This is far from the truth but there is a bit of context.



1. I put in a complaint which took 6 months to receive a response and they didn't address my concerns and gaslighted my experience.



2. My partner and I are separating and I am not advocating unsupervised contact and I am not prepared to supervise any contact going forward.



3. I requested the name and credentials of the independent assessor and I was refused the information as this was not 'policy'. I therefore suggested that my assessment be postponed until after Xmas and would at least want to know the professional details of who I am being 'assessed' by.



I mean I'm not being unreasonable. I have developed a deep mistrust in the system over the last few months and I am looking to protect myself and my daughter.



Surely I have a right to this information?



Anyone have any experience with this or these assessments can give me any guidance?



My plans are to leave and return to England and have a fresh start. I don't want this nightmare following me.

Confused&worried

Member since
June 2022

326 posts

Posted Wed December 21, 2022 4:14pmReport post

Hi

I don't have any experience of risk assessments, although I would welcome one as I am hoping my husband can come home.

What resonates with me us your experience of SS. I have also made repeated complaints which are replied to without addressing my issues. I have found SS to fear monger almost to get a reaction.

Stand your ground. Fight for what you believe is right for you & your children x