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Would You Report To SS?

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calebsmum · 31/08/2006 21:11

Have decided to report someone to social services. There's a woman with 3 kids who lives near me, the kids are always out on their own (9yrs, 4yrs, and 17mths) with the 9yr old in charge. The other day at the local park the woman shouted at the 9yr old "if you come back before 5pm i'll smack your f*ucking head in" this was at 12 noon and the girl was at the park with her 17mth old sister. It was a cold day and had started drizzling, the little girl had a summer dress on and a very full and dirty nappy. She had bruises all over her and just cried the whole time I was there (till 2pm). The 9yr old was doing her best to look after her sister but she kept running off to play with some other girls leaving this toddler alone in the park. I watched her and this toddler was shivering and cold, I nearly took her back home with me but don't want to get into trouble myself. I talked to the 9yr old and found out where she lives, i'm reporting them in the morning. Would you do the same thing??

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makemineadouble · 31/08/2006 22:37

without a second thought

cg25 · 01/09/2006 14:30

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WideWebWitch · 01/09/2006 14:33

Yes, you're doing the right thing. Those poor children.

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chocybickie · 01/09/2006 14:35

I think all that happens is SS appears on their door step and questions the mother on that incident. They then send a report to the mother and maybe the person who made the 'complaint' on the outcome of that meeting.
At least it will highlight the family to the SS for future reference.

fattiemumma · 01/09/2006 14:46

I hope you have reported this hun.

Yes they will ask you to give your name but you can refuseif you like. If they take your name it is for their records only and will NEVER be givent to the person who is being reported.

SS will usualy writte to te mother and make an appointment to go and see her. they will look ll around her house and make sure things are ok.
there will normally be two of them..1 to speak to the mum and the other will take the daughter into another room and speak with her....usually its gievn the excuse of not wanting the children to hear whats being discussed but its actualy so that they can glean a little info from the child as clealry the mum isnt going to spill the beans.

Depending on what happens t that initial assesment they will either sign her off or will make follwo up visits. they amy contact school to see how they see the family and if they have any issues theyw ish to mention.

It certainly doesnt get ignored and if there is anything not right they will investigate fully.

You wont know the outcome of the visit im afraid as that would be a breach of confidentiality.

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