Post by Janie2 on Apr 3, 2014 12:50:55 GMT
Hello all,
I don't know if anyone has any experience of our situation - all I can do is ask.
Our AD (19) has convictions for
1] Possession of Cannabis
2] Carrying an offensive weapon
3] Breach of the peace.
These were incurred when she was 15/16, and she did time with the Youth Offending Service.
All this happened when she was S20 and living away from home.
She has turned that awful corner and now lives independently on Housing Benefit, she is now a lovely girl and wants to work with Children.
However, the DBS dept, (was the CRB dept),tell me that if she was convicted rather than cautioned these stay on her record for ever.
O.K there is nothing we can do about that, and she admits if only she could turn the clock back!
College open evening tell us that she may not be accepted on a course because a lot of the course is on placement.
We have yet to go and see the Job Centre to see if they have come across this position before.
I am wondering if anyone has experience of their child being accepted by a potential employer on placement if a written statement was made by DD admitting her foolishness and asking to be given a chance.
It is so sad these under 18 convictions remain there for life.
Wondering if she should look for work in another area of life instead.
Thank you to anyone who can help.
Spring xx
I don't know if anyone has any experience of our situation - all I can do is ask.
Our AD (19) has convictions for
1] Possession of Cannabis
2] Carrying an offensive weapon
3] Breach of the peace.
These were incurred when she was 15/16, and she did time with the Youth Offending Service.
All this happened when she was S20 and living away from home.
She has turned that awful corner and now lives independently on Housing Benefit, she is now a lovely girl and wants to work with Children.
However, the DBS dept, (was the CRB dept),tell me that if she was convicted rather than cautioned these stay on her record for ever.
O.K there is nothing we can do about that, and she admits if only she could turn the clock back!
College open evening tell us that she may not be accepted on a course because a lot of the course is on placement.
We have yet to go and see the Job Centre to see if they have come across this position before.
I am wondering if anyone has experience of their child being accepted by a potential employer on placement if a written statement was made by DD admitting her foolishness and asking to be given a chance.
It is so sad these under 18 convictions remain there for life.
Wondering if she should look for work in another area of life instead.
Thank you to anyone who can help.
Spring xx
Iykwim...
