My Son Was sexually harassed A few weeks ago – and I am struggling to handle it.
Police Talked to us more Children They were around that time – they were connected to other children He was assaulted (three times, I can add).
But i have heard Nothing from the policesince. We have been completely alone and in shock. do you have any Advice As how should I contact this – with the authorities, as well as with my son? I am fumming, as you can imagine. My son is only 14 years old and these youths were 15 to 16 years old.
Jagger
Dear vivid,
How frightening is for you and your son. This is terrible. Forgive me First of all, Well done for its reporting In the first place-although one should feel unbearable to wait without obtaining any follow-up check or call.
When you reported what happened to the police, after taking all the details and talking to both of you, they usually used to log in to it and gave you a crime reference number (this number may have reached the post, after a few days). Do you still have it? If you do, you can go online and ask for updates. Your request will then go into a queue and someone should come back to ASAP. Met Police (if attacked in London) is a special web page that works specially with requests of updates, Here,
It is possible that your son’s case is under investigation and it is taking longer to deal with – I hope you will hear very soon – but I fully understand your despair, anger and sorrow.
It is worth researching and learn on your rights: If a case does not move forward, you are entitled to access Right to review the victim: Which gives victims and their families the right to review the police’s decision not to charge a suspect. If the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decides not to prosecute, then you have the right to review the decision that has been reviewed by a separate prosecutor. You can also contact the commissioner of the victims for England and Wales.
When you find out these formal routes, I want to stay for a moment and urge you to get your son – and yourself, perhaps the rest of your family – some support. It is a huge, painful, terrible, inappropriate and shocking TalkedI know that you are now feeling later effects and can feel them for a long time.
For the beginning, I would urge you to reach many charitables and organizations who are experts supporting the victims, like Afflicted support And Information about the victim and witness.
To assure you: I was directly approached with the victim support after reporting some police and they were calm, kind, kind and confident. He also gave me additional information, when I asked for it, on additional support services available for me. You do not have to fight this alone.
I will also tell you a good look online, which you can do from your home comfort (with or by yourself) on resources like NSPCC WebsiteThey have a special section that goes carefully through various types of misuse, signals, which is at risk, how to stop misuse, what to do when a child tells you that they experience misuse, potential effects and later (with easy links) Service Available to parents), when your child is doing something like this.
It also has signposts for organizations that can work directly with your son, such as childline (which can be contacted 24/7. 0800 1111 – All calls are free and confidential). Children can also contact Childline online,
Lighthouse A charity provides assistance to children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse to help fix them – also, help in your case, helping children and their families who are struggling to navigate health and social care, medical services, police and criminal justice process.
Survivors Trust Provides emotional support and information to any survivor of child abuse, while This web page Will tell you more about local services for children in your region.
One thing I want to remember is that you and your son have options. This is a terrible thing, it has happened. Nothing will happen (or can) will take it away. You both have support to help come with it. Please do not suffer quietly.
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