Social Services Family Assesment

[Srepmum1984]

I have a history of domestic violence with my ex. I left when my son was 4 he is now 16. His dad has been emotionally abusive towards him recently and they have not spoken for 3 months.

Last night my son called the police at 3am saying he wanted to go out and beat his dad up after an argument over text but was calling the police so they could come and intervene before he went. They turned up at my house and my son had a breakdown about his dad saying he couldn't stand him. We went to hospital as he couldn't calm down.

Social services have called me today and I've explained it all and they have offered a family assesment to see what they can put in place for my son to help him.

I haven't had any of this before and I'm panicking.

I wouldn't worry I think the outcome to this will be that social services advise your son not to see his dad or contact him via text if he can't stand him and it makes him ill.

I hope he starts to feel better soon

Hi OP, I know it’s a stressful and scary time however honestly there is nothing to fear.
SS’s family assessment is just to see if there are any areas where they may be able to offer support IF they feel any is needed. If they do offer support I imagine they may suggest counselling for your son or something a long those lines, or if it is in your sons best interest to cut contact with dad. Try not to worry all will be ok x