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by Auntmoose on January 2nd, 2007

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I think a friend and his wife is verbally abusing and possible physically abusing his 14 yr old daughter. There's no sexual abuse. Does anyone have any advice? How do you help the child without sending her to foster care?

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  • by Anonymous on January 2nd, 2007

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    As a private citizen, you have a right to intervene in any situation where you believe a minor is being abused.

    First step is to call your local police. advise the officer of the situation and let him investigate. if there is evidence of child abuse, the officer will contact the dept. of human services and one of their investigators will also interview you and the child.

    Do not be afraid to contact the police. if this child is being abused, call the police and let them investigate.

    Your suspicions may have merit. you will never know until you make that call.

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  • by medicgirl on May 29th, 2008

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    You need to save that child. You need to report it. They won't know you did it, it is confidential. How would you feel if they killed her and you did nothing to stop it? Imagine how scared that child is, and how this will effect her for the rest of her life. She will more than likely abuse her children as well. Help her and help some unborn children.

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  • by Anonymous on August 21st, 2007

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    Child Welfare / Police should be involved. A lot of the time they try placing the child (teenagers in this case) with extended family members, friends of families if appropriate or even if she does go into the system, depending on where you live, she might be eligible to go into a semi-independent living program where they teach her to live on her own, with a support person assisting them (either residing with her or on a drop in/on call basis.

    There are lots of options that could be discussed with a child protection worker.

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  • by L Anon has a Blank spot in her heart on August 21st, 2007

    L Anon has a Blank spot in her heart

    You should call the local public child services if you have reason to believe there is abuse. They will evaluate the situation without getting police involved, unless warranted.

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  • by Tantric on January 2nd, 2007

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    If you feel there is abuse in that home, contact the police department and the social workers may look for a family member to send the child to, but even if the child does go to a Foster Care home the 14 year old is much safer environment.

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  • by She Bop on October 5th, 2010

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    Talk to her directly about the abuse. Find out what she wants to do. Encourage her to tell someone. It is certainly better to be in a healthy foster home than to stay in a place where she is being abused.

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  • by guitarjesus on May 27th, 2009

    guitarjesus

    report it is all you can do, legally. if you try to approach the child about the matter, you could be accused of this yourself. i am proud you want to help, but please be careful. i am strongly against child abuse. if there are any further questions on this matter, please ask. and please be careful about this matter

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  • by Gen.ButtNaked on March 10th, 2010

    Gen.ButtNaked

    I wish you would come knocking on my door, accusing me of verbally (without hearing for yourself) abusing my children! You would be answering question from me about your relationship with my 14 yr old daughter, while trying to get my foot out of your ass!!!! Mind your own business on this one, short of actual physical abuse, and physical proof of abuse, you are walking a slippery slope!!! It is against the law for failure to report abuse, but understand the investigators will be curious about your relationship with this 14 yr old girl!!!!

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