Letters Of Support For Paedophile Bishop Ball Published

04 Monday Jan 2016

Posted by Natasha in child abuse, child abuse inquiry, Researching Reform

Letters expressing support and concern for recently jailed Bishop Peter Ball, have been made public for the first time.

Bishop Peter Ball, who was convicted for a string of sexual assaults against teenage boys and young men, received letters of support from colleagues prior to his conviction, which were sent in the main to the Crown Prosecution Service. You can read some of the letters here, though it is believed that these are only 12 of 2,000 letters sent supporting Bishop Ball, and on several occasions professing his innocence.

Some letters have been written by senior figures from leading Public Schools, and one such individual even appears to have sent boys over to Bishop Ball.

Thank you to Phil Johnson and MACSAS for sharing this latest development with us, and for furnishing us with the above letters.

DadsHouse Becomes First Organisation In Europe To Offer Fathers Temporary Accommodation

04 Monday Jan 2016

Posted by Natasha in child welfare, News, Researching Reform

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In a ground-breaking move, leading fathers’ charity DadsHouse has become the first organisation in Europe to offer homeless fathers temporary accommodation.

As passionate supporters of this charity for many years now, we are absolutely thrilled for them and for the fathers who will be able to take advantage of this scheme, which will help to keep dads and their children together.

You can read their press release below:

JANUARY 2016

PRESS RELEASE

DADSHOUSE FIRST ORGANISATION TO OFFER FATHERS TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION

DadsHouse (1), the UK’s leading charity for single and lone fathers has become the first organisation in Europe to offer homeless fathers temporary accommodation.

Five houses across London have been converted into studios with en suite bathrooms and shared kitchens (2) where fathers will also be to access DadsHouse support services including coaching, their buddy service and family law advice.

Billy McGranaghan (3), Founder of DadsHouse:

“DadsHouse is delighted to be the first organisation in Europe to help single dads with temporary accommodation, and to give them time to get back on their feet and to build a healthy relationship with their children after a family breakdown.

We are starting this exciting project in South London and aim to offer this support in every borough.”

Fathers can find out more about DadsHouse accommodation via their local authority or by contacting DadsHouse direct. (4)

For more information, please visit www.dadshouse.org.uk.

ENDS

If you would like to know more about DadsHouse and their temporary accommodation scheme, please contact:

Natasha Phillips

Mobile 07769 647 983

Email: sobk13@gmail.com

NOTES TO EDITORS

(1) DadsHouse is the UK’s leading charity for single and lone fathers, and creates a network of support for dads through counselling, general advice, and activities.

(2) The houses are located in Lewisham, Bexley and Greenwich. They have been converted into studios, with each being able to accommodate 5 fathers. Dads can stay for as long as they need to, or until their Local Authority finds further suitable accommodation.

(3) Billy McGranaghan set up DadsHouse after being unable to find support as a lone father. He raised his son Sam on his own in London.

(4) Further enquiries about DadsHouse housing can be sent to DadsHouse by emailing info@dadshouse.org.uk

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