I'm looking for advice for my mum regarding my Brother(4) and my Sister (7).
We are 100% sure their dad is emotionally abusive, he was to my Mum and is much worse now. I won't list everything as it would take forever, but it affects them deeply. His girlfriend is equally as bad.
There is also proof of physical abuse, such as bruises and the children saying he tells them he will 'give them a blue bottom' which apparently means they are going to be smacked.
They play questionable 'games' which include the pulling down of underwear. I find this so wrong. There's just something that doesn't sit right. No proof though.
My Mum has tried everything. HV, SS (He made malicious accusations), Court (ignored mum and sister, gave more contact), GP, School, Children's Centre, Police (already involved due to harassment), CAFCASS. They pass her along, say they can't help etc. She's desperate now, doesn't qualify for legal aid but can't afford a solicitor.
Is there anything else she can do? It's so sad to see them sobbing when they come home, withdrawn and terrified of upsetting this man. They have even changed the way they pronounce words (he has a different accent) because he told them they weren't allowed to talk like my mum :(
Apologies for the essay. Also should mention, she has it on video the children disclosing events from being there. She has been recording them for a month or two, as advised by someone.