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Lucy Faithfull Foundation vs Safer Lives

Dharma — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:48:56 GMT

I recently completed a course via the Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) which I found to be very useful. I am now separately taking part in one on one therapy with a psychologist who specialises in sexual offending, in order to apply the lessons I learned v

Should I maintain contact with my own children?

Dharma — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:31:38 GMT

Hello,

I have posted details of my circumstances in other posts but basically, I'm awaiting a plea date for a charge relating to online sexual communications with an older child. I am currently in temporary accommodation and getting Statutory Sic

new here and struggling

kraken — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:49:21 GMT

i had the knock about a month ago.
for sexual comms with a child(13) also seems it was a police operation(not that it really matters)
ive been struggling a lot with not having real contact with my son (bail conditions of not unsupervised with unde

social/child services

kraken — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:54:59 GMT

sorry if in the wrong section i couldn't find where to post.

does anyone have any background dealing with social services after a conviction?
able to share your conviction and what restrictions you where given just so i have an idea what

Investigation time

kraken — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:37:28 GMT

Evening.
Tonight i was talking to my (ex?)wife while seeing my son.
Was talking about the investigation time.
I was first told give or take 12 months (by rhe police and my solicitor)
Police then told me 4 months just for my laptop to

On days like today this is a very relevant topic to select

JASB — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:20:19 GMT

Hi everyone.

Even those who are non religious find today an important day to reflect on both past and present memories; especially those who are alone today.

The world has so many words to try and make us feel so warm and comfortable on

The need to off-load

Steadfast — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:48:50 GMT

Hello all,
I have been going through a bit of a tough time, so felt that I would add to the positivity of this section.

I am writing this for my own wellbeing/ therapy. Sorry f it drags on but I need somewhere to vent!

About 15 years

ADHD experiences?

Blue Moon — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:42:37 GMT

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Coming back from the depths (images offence)

Blue Moon — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:41:47 GMT

Hi all, fairly new here.

Just thought I'd give an introduction/overview of my situation and hopefully helps anybody who's going through similar.

My story:

So June last year i received the knock, i was staying wi

They found out

switchr — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:08:01 GMT

If you've read my other post in this sub-forum, I had The Knock nearly two years ago - but am still waiting to be interviewed and charged.

Despite not being arrested, five of my real-life friends found out about The Knock and the reasons - and co

Limbo

Craniumbre — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:08:56 GMT

Hi all,

I’ve been following the forum a short while and pleased to see that it is more or less up and running again.

Basically I am struggling and I don’t know what to do. A couple months ago I was placed under arrest for possession

how to cope with the stain

dedalus — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:44:43 GMT

Hi,

How does one cope with the stain.
I have a minor conviction but I never thought I would be a criminal, can't get the thought of that entry in the PCN staying there forever oui of my mind.
I'm stained forever.
It will be spent afte

Banned by the FA

13TG — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:47:43 GMT

I received a suspended sentence in July for sexual activity with a minor (a single incident with no penetration). The FA have decided to ban me from all football, including playing. I have no intention of coaching, being a captain or anything else and wil

‘Addiction is a response to emotional pain’

JASB — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:42:31 GMT

Hi all,

I found this on the BBC website. Addiction

It is a video report by Addiction specialist and author Gabor Mate who says

Studying and Disclosure Support- How to progress in life?

Petra19 — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:28:48 GMT

My first conviction for common assault and criminal damage, it was a stupid mistake I regret.

I was given a 6-month prison sentence (Suspended) for 2 years. I posted last year about being nervous the college judging me for my past cautions.

It's going to court - supporting through the lead up - SO

dragonfly4 — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:36:53 GMT

Hi everyone I posted the topic waiting in the introduction forum but it wouldn't let me add further posts as an update.

Brief overview my partner is facing six counts of assault over an historic offence - we believe he was between the ages of 12-

I don't know what to do.

chang — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:32:40 GMT

Convicted of manslaughter (aged 18) - 7 year sentence in 1980, released on licence, been married 34 years, self employed virtually since day of release.

Yesterday replies appeared on my business Facebook page detailing my crime and urging people

Sexual offence

Bravelass — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:08:38 GMT

I have to say that I am so scared when I meet new people to even start talking about anything. It's natural for folks to want to know about your life. But I just freeze. Yes I went to prison.....but for what crime? So I isolate myself so much because a lo

I just want to say....

Bravelass — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:53:25 GMT

Dear all
I have offended in 2016 and did 2 years in prison followed by 18 months on licence spent in home office immigration camps both in England and Scotland. During these times I have seen my share of human misery,human unfairness and despicable be

I need some advice

james gtr manchester — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 20:54:55 GMT

Hi,

I'm really struggling at the minute with isolation and loneliness.

Ever since I've been convicted for the download of indecent images of children i'm struggling to maintain a healthy balance of social life.

I spend

40 years paying for therft conviction

bobster — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:38:58 GMT

1982 marriage broke down became homeless got into trouble was charged with x3 counts of theft but stole same time/day was given 240hrs community service and £600 compensation 1 count of failure to surrender for bail at the time I was homeless and fa

Help, advice needed.

Sid — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 18:14:24 GMT

Hi guys,

Back in 2010 I was sentenced to 5 years SOR & 3 years probation & community order for a count of possession of images. Thankfully I got thru court and probation etc pretty much without anyone finding out apart from someone who wa

Continuing to survive

Square — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:31:17 GMT

Emotional overload! Post deleted :)

Really struggling at the minute....

Dave Lister — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 23:11:01 GMT

So, where do I begin? Nearly 19 months into a 36 month community sentence and I'm still getting verbal abuse from a neighbour for my conviction. I'm trying my best to stay positive but this guy is just like a mood-hoover. The papers did a hatchet-job, the

Coping with the emotional and physical scars following a drink drive conviction

KAZ — Tue, 02 May 2017 08:42:49 GMT

Anyone out there struggling to move on with their lives after this kind of conviction and the stigma attached to you?