Family and Friends Forum

My partner was charged with attempting to have a sexual communication with a minor after chatting with an undercover officer. Theres no doubt what they have done is horrendous and they should have known better but it doesn't necessarily mean life is over. There was nothing else in my partners case, just this one conversation, no images, no grooming, no other conversation, no suggestions of meeting, nothing from forensics on the computers etc. He needs to be honest, but it is possible to be caught up in all this for a mistake, error of judgement, moment of madness or whatever you want to call it. My partner is getting his life back together, life on the sex offenders isn't always easy though. He deserved his punishment but also deserved the help he has recieved and deserves the chance to prove himself. Your son can get through this, it wont be easy but he needs to consider how it happened and why and how hes going to ensure it never happens again. His partner will be having a very though time, it takes time to rebuild relationships and it takes strength and courage to go through everything with social services, the situation and the betrayal from a partner. Keep everyone talking and support everyone where you can.