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Landmark case
Posted on January 18th, 2012
Essex County Council has paid out £1 million in compensation to four siblings in a landmark case. The four children were sexually abused by their father who the local authority knew had abused children from a previous relationship.
Despite learning of the father’s history of abusing children the local authority made the decision that he should move out of the family home but agreed that he could continue to have contact with his four children under the supervision of their mother. It was during these supervised contacts that the children were subjected to further abuse.
It is apparent that a comprehensive risk assessment was not undertaken with regards to the mother’s understanding of the risk he posed to the children. In such situations it is imperative to ascertain whether the mother is open to the fact that her partner is sexually abusive and to gain a clear understanding of how she intends to protect her children.
Avocet Independent Social Workers undertake risk assessments in cases where children are at risk of harm. Our Independent Social Workers are experienced and highly competent practitioners and are currently being commissioned to undertake Court directed risk assessments.
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