Social services and contact with child
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My ex partner was arrested last year, his plea hearing was last week and his sentencing is at the end of the month.
We have a 1 year old together. He gets supervised contact this now. I would like this to continue but what rights do I have?
Social work are doing background checks before sentencing. Just wondered would I get interviewed by social work and have a say in what I would like for my baby in terms of supervision or whats likely to happen?
We have a 1 year old together. He gets supervised contact this now. I would like this to continue but what rights do I have?
Social work are doing background checks before sentencing. Just wondered would I get interviewed by social work and have a say in what I would like for my baby in terms of supervision or whats likely to happen?
Hi, yes, absolutely your views should be taken into account. SS's usual starting point is no contact with the offender whatsoever. I guess it depends on many things such as the offences, the risk etc. Wishing you all the best. X
My impression is more that SS will allow contact if you wish it, are willing to supervise and are viewed as a protective parent who will 100% prioritise the safety of your child over your ex. If you look back over the forum there's lots of good advice on the latter. Do you have other people suitable and willing who you trust to supervise? I know SS approves grandparents etc if they seem them suitable.