Online relationship and social services

[Moral]

Hi

A friend of mine has been speaking to a guy online for the last few of months. She ended her real-life relationship for him - she is in her thirties with young children and he is 20

She has now moved him in with her and her children (on the first meeting). I am worried about the emotional impact this will have on the children and what risk this person may put my friend and her children in. There are too many unknowns about him. He has previous convictions and has had involvement with social services himself - however I do not know any further details on this.

I'm fully aware that contacting the school will likely end the relationship between myself and the children/mum and I'm worried this will put them at greater risk

Her family have asked me not no contact anyone
What would you do in this situation?

If you have reason to think he poses a risk to the children phone the local children social care number and report it anonymously.

Also you could do a Claire’s law or Sarah’s law application with the police (whichever you think is most relevant) so if there is a history of offences against women or children she can be informed and social care informed.

Why do you think you contacting the school will put them at further risk? What is the risk you’re worried about?

The unknown is what I am worried about

As

1. she only knew him from online
2. she has moved him in with her and the children on the first 'meeting'
3. she informed me he has previous convictions but provided no further info
4. he's had involvement with social services but again provided no further info

Its the potential risk he may pose. I'm sure he is on his best behaviour right now as he's only recently moved in with her. I can see red flags all over.