Father groomed as a teenagee

[NewDad990325]

If you have not seen my previous posts, we are going to a child protection conference due to my partner's history of association with sex offenders and she recently sent a photo of her children to a friend in prison.

We have been working with CS, all contact with the friend and his family has been ceased and we are doing a course on identifying risks which she is responding to well and has been a real eye opener for her.

However, I did previously mention to CS that I was groomed as a teenager but this never really raised any concerns at the time. With us doing this course though I have been struggling to deal with what happened to me and the past trauma has been brought to the surface once again.

I did ask our social worker if I should report what happened to me to the police and she said that was a decision that only I could make. I pushed her a little and asked what would happen with their involvement with our baby if I did make a report but she couldn't answer.

I am thinking of asking for advice when we go to the CPC, but that's likely to be weeks away.

Has anyone else been in this situation and how did their social worker deal with it? Was reporting historical abuse seen as a positive step or a negative one?

[Suzie, FRG Adviser]

Dear NewDad990325

You have again posted on this forum regarding your situation. As previously advised, we are unable to respond to queries relating to where you live as you are outside the area for which we provide advice.

I am very sorry that the course you are doing now to work with professionals is causing you so much distress. It may be helpful if you try to speak with services that provide advice and support related to your past trauma and what you are going through now.

Please look again at previous responses to your posts which clearly explains our remit and offer details for services in Wales who would be better able to advice you on procedures there.

Below is a list of services you might want to contact for support and advice for survivors of abuse to get the help to need to deal with your current situation.

NSPCC - 0808 800 5000

NAPAC (National Association for people Abused in Childhood) - 0808 808 0331

If only charity - the website provide resources as well services.

The Survivors Trust – 0808 801 0818

1in6 – service for male survivors – 0808 500 2222

I hope you can get support and advice so you can decide what you wish to do going forward.

Best wishes

Suzie