K (risks from domestic violence), Re (Rev 1)

Mr Burdon for the Applicant Mr Wilson for the 1st Respondent Mr Watterson for the 2nd Respondent Mr Ahmed for the 3rd Respondent Mr Goodwin for the 4th-6th Respondents Hearing dates: ____________________

" significant risk of emotionally dysregulated conflict which the children would be likely to be witness to, to at least some degree, and of course a significant risk of further assault given the right circumstances. Whether directly involving the children or not�I would be concerned about the emotional impact of his children being exposed to ongoing domestic violence and conflict, particularly given their extra vulnerabilities"

"The father presents with antisocial and paranoid personality difficulties which may benefit from psychological intervention. In my opinion he would have to be treated at least partially in order to allow Mr K the insight and skills to be able to work more productively with the local authority�.."

" unfortunately due to the very characteristics of Mr K's personality difficulties�.. and the fact that Mr K does not acknowledge in any way that he has any difficulties that aren't solely due to external causes, i.e. the system, it is not my opinion that at this point in time he is likely to engage in or benefit from the provision of therapy".

" the father has no internal motivation to change anything and therefore given his antisocial and paranoid personality disorders, his proclivity towards self sabotaging; and the account of his attitude towards authority in general and social services in particular, he is not likely to engage in an honest, non-aggressive manner or to respond to advice to any greater degree than he has demonstrated already".