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If you suspect child abuse, always do the following:
1. Call the police.
2. Call Child Protective Services.
3. Keep documentation.
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Where can one find a child abuse lawyer?
If there is suspected child abuse then the first thing that should be done is the police should be involved. Once the local police department is called they will place the case in the care of Child Protective Services and a lawyer will be provided for the child.
What is the research of child abuse?
as far as research to child abuse, counselling is done to find the mental effects abuse has to a childs future. and analyzing different cases of abuse is done to adjust criminal charges to ensure every form of abuse is punishable by the law.
If the school calls a parent for reports of child abuse what do they say?
The school calls social services to report child abuse not the parents. Specially if the child abuse is being done by the parent.
What is the difference between discipline and child abuse to children at age 12 is whooping your butt because you were disrespecting your parents child abuse or discipline?
If it is done out of love with the intention of leading the child in the right direction, it is discipline. If it is done out of anger or revenge, it is abuse.
What can be done if dad has custody and stepmom is emotionally and physically abusing your child?
You can call Children`s services and file an abuse report. Keep in mind that both parents will be contacted about the alleged abuse. Pictures may be taken and the child may be questioned. You will need to give them your name with your report. This should not be done lightly. A child`s welfare should not be messed with in cases like this. You should be prepared to take this all the way if your allegations are true.
Is it child abuse if you pierce a 12 year old childs lip?
I don't think it is unless your forcing them too. If they want it done then its not abuse.
How can you get parental rights suspended because of abuse?
By reporting it to the agency in charge of child services in your state of residence or law enforcement depending on the law where you reside. This is not something that should be done lightly. False accusations of abuse have lead to both parents losing custody to the state. However if the child is really being abused, you have a duty to report it.
Should people born in the us automatically become citizens if they are born in the us?
Yes, they should. Imagine having the legal or political system get to make decisions about whether or not your child can be a citizen. The potential for abuse is huge, and what has the newborn actually done, nothing.
Is spanking a child 3 times abuse?
It could be. The deciding factor is how it was done. If you use a belt or something beyond the flat of your hand and it is hard enough to leave welts/red marks on the child it is abuse. It is better to use another method to discipline a child. Time out is a good way and is not abusive. As a parent you are a role model for the child and need to think of what you are teaching your child when you hit them.
What is the methodology of child abuse?
Many child abusers were abused themselves as children. They came to believe and accept that it was a normal thing to have happen because they believed that they had angered a parent or done something wrong. because they were abused as a child, the memories of their childhood return and they take their anger out on their child. Even if the child has done nothing wrong. Or, sometimes the child is unwanted. This is wrong to think of but, it is often true.
How can a minor be emancipated if there is emotional abuse and substance abuse being done to the minor by the parent?
They can be removed from the home by social services. The courts can then remove the parental rights if it is in the best interests of the child. Emancipation is an option in some states.
What is abuse and neglect?
anything done to a person that they did not agree to is considered abuse.
