TACP Blog

2025-01-31 – Calls to Childline

The nanny arrived at 07h00. I left the apartment at 08h30, not feeling well. When I woke at 11h30, I saw two missed calls from the nanny. She was outside with the baby — the parents were fighting.

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2025-02-04 – She Is Not OK

I receive a WhatsApp message from the nanny. It was clear the baby was not herself. I went to the apartment immediately. The concern was overwhelming.

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2025-02-19 – Childline Finally Sends Social Workers

I receive a WhatsApp from the father. That is how I found out — 19 days after my first report — that Childline finally acted. No one had told me.

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2025-02-20 – First Visit to Children’s Court & Protection Order

I arrive at the Clerk of the Court’s office just before fumigation. I complete the form and submit my application with supporting documents.

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2025-03-05 – First (and Only) Contact with Court-Appointed Social Workers

Tracey Peterson from ACVV called me. She claimed to have visited both parents. No one followed up with me about my evidence.

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2025-03-12 – The Hearing

The magistrate approved the Defendant’s psychologist — despite being told they were close friends. None of my evidence was read or considered.

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2025-05-13 – The Parenting Plan Hearing

The social worker declared the child in need of care. The mother admitted to manipulating a protection order. The father feared retaliation.

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2025-06-04 – Another Application for Protection on Behalf of a Minor

I returned to Children’s Court