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[Solved] BBR/DVPP course alternative - Important

 
(@glad_dad)
Estimable Member Registered

Hi All,

My barrister successfully argued that the BBR / DVPP course is not suitable for me and found another alternative course called Bold Moves for me instead.

CAFCASS unfortunately do not recognize any other course other than BBR / DVPP course which is a big issue for future fathers. I want to use my case to help other fathers some how who are being told that they should do a 30 week intensive course which just is not suitable because they have not committed abusive within their relationship.

This 30 week course is such a hindrance - my question is, how do I use my case to change CAFCASS's process to make the process easier for future fathers to progress contact within CAFCASS's recommendations?

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Topic starter Posted : 10/12/2018 4:02 am
(@superprouddad)
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Hello Gald_dad, that’s excellent news.

It might be difficult to talk to CAFCASS directly, however, there are a number of charities such as Dads Unlimited and Families need Fathers that CAFCASS listen to, and I think they are your best route in. I’ve sent you a PM with contact details.

DVPP courses are biased and non-existent for female perpretators, and the one size fits all approach means thousands of good men end up feeding this industry just because they refuse giving up on their kids. Let’s change this, I’m with you.

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Posted : 10/12/2018 6:38 am
(@glad_dad)
Estimable Member Registered

Thank,

I am very surprised I have only had one response to this important topic.

I will follow up your private message, thanks!

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Topic starter Posted : 12/12/2018 4:20 am
(@dad-i-d)
Noble Member Registered

I was going to respond but have been busy with preparation for a hearing myself this week.

I've been a member of this forum for about 7yrs or so now, i find it an excellent no nosense forum that the contributers and the moderators all give excellent un-biased advice.
what i have exeperienced though is that there are limits to some of the advice where cases such as my own and one or two i've seen posts on over the time become a little above what is available here, when that point comes i head over to the Families Need Fathers forum, however they can be a little slower in responding some times

whilst on there the other week i spotted a post about somehtign similar to what you are talking about here,

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Posted : 12/12/2018 5:35 pm
 Mojo
(@Mojo)
Illustrious Member Registered

Only paid up members can access their forum Dad-i-d. It’s also been suggested that there is a contingent on there that will tout for business and their fees are on the high side.

If you could delete the link that would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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Posted : 15/12/2018 12:36 am
(@dad-i-d)
Noble Member Registered

I can't see a way to edit the post, i thought it was not letting me do it from my tablet but still can't see an edit post option on the PC either

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Posted : 18/12/2018 7:08 pm
 Yoda
(@yoda)
Famed Member

Have edited the link out.

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Posted : 18/12/2018 10:05 pm
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 mvp
(@mvp)
Eminent Member Registered

Hi Glad_dad,

It would be interesting how your barrister argued the case that BRB/DVPP is not suitable for you?

I am in a similar position,

Thanks.

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Posted : 21/02/2020 11:18 am
(@dadmod4)
Illustrious Member

The original post was over a year ago, and he's not been on since I'm afraid.

You could try sending a PM - there is a chance it will email him to say there's a message.

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Posted : 21/02/2020 4:50 pm
(@warwickshire1)
Prominent Member Registered

The only way if your lucky to avoid going on a DVPP if they are thinking about it is to calmly suggest alternatives in hope they change their mind.
Parenting course and a separated parenting programme as very good lesser alternatives. easy to complete and believe it or not actually enjoyable and family courts love dads that do them especially unprompted.

Once its ordered though you haven't much choice to do it otherwise they wont let you see children.

If you come across calm/child focused and not showing things they are looking for you may be able to talk your way out of it

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Posted : 21/02/2020 7:11 pm
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