When their father left the family home Justin, who was nine, and his sisters aged five and seven, were relieved. They would no longer have to face strict punishments over the smallest incident, and his violence towards their mum.
But their mum found it difficult to keep normal household routines going.
The children were late for school, they appeared unkempt, and there were serious discipline problems with Justin. He had uncontrollable rages when he was asked to carry out tasks or participate in lessons. He behaved like this at home too, frightening his sisters.
The family GP, recognising the deterioration in the family circumstances, persuaded Justin's mum that support from social services' children and families team would be a positive step forward. A social worker set up a temporary foster placement for Justin, and contacted an escort service to provide transport to and from school and home visits, so that contact, continuity and structure was maintained.
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