Child abuse

[mbace]

I have joint custody of my two year old son with his mother. My son resides with myself. My son was abused by his mother's boyfriend. He was struck in the head. He was charged with abuse and sentenced to probation and anger management classes, which he has completed. A no contact order was implemented. My son has resided with me for 13 months. My child's mother has a visitation plan, via court, but rarely takes him. On June 7, 2002, she and her boyfriend, with whom she resides, are going to court to remove the no contact order. I am gravely concerned with the possibility that this child abuser will be aloud to be in contact with my child. I am scared and do not know what I can do to prevent this from occurring. I have documented my son's mother's infrequent visitation. I would like to believe the courts would not allow this child abuser to be in contact with my son with whom he has no relation, however I want to be safe. What are my options and how can I prevent my fear from becoming a reality?

 

[P.C.A.]

re: your son

sssoooooooooo very glad you were able to get him away from there and them. You still have option of supervised visits under child services watchful eye. Usually behind a two way mirror if court fails to keep them apart. Also would ask question of..."How do I know if she is leaving son w/him, how can I find out if he told anger mngmt. just what they wanted to hear just so he could have it done and over with????" My x did just that then got 1 year probation. As soon as his probation was up {to the day}... he walked in, threw my oldest son across the room, threatened him, and after Ihad him arrested again,he had his bro.,his sister andher husband, and about three friends from nat'l. guard break into my place,destroy my home,all while I was at hosp. getting son x-rays. DO NOT TRUST ANYONE!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS YOUR SON..YOUR BLOOD...DO WHAT IS NESSESSARY TO PROTECT HIM!!!!! If he is allowed around him ... report every bruise, scrape,...whatever! Keep documenting everything!!!

 

[KidsBestInteres]

Guardian et litum

Hi,

I work in the child protection unit of social services. When you go back to court, request a Guardian et Litum for your child. This is an attorney solely for your child and will see that your child's best interest is at hand. Usually a judge will appoint a Guardian et Litum but if this is not happening, make sure you voice your concerns, including any documentation you may have, and make the request. I believe this will be at no cost to you as the courts see it as the child does not have income and cannot hire the attorney on their own. One other thing to note, call the probation office and talk to the man's probation officer, voicing your concerns. It may be a probation violation if this man is left alone with your child. Good luck!