a family member of mine is abusing their child it's been reported but nothing has been done how do we help
474392
i would expect the law in aus is the same as uk.\n\nyou must phone the local police, you should have a visor unit (violent/ sex offenders register) social services and also criminal investigation department. explain the issues/ evidence and how sensitive the case is to you.\n\nyou must not in any way intervene, you are not qualified and may make the situation worse. i do not belive the police will not act...you must telephone them and give all the evidence
71973
well, almost certainly you would need to call your local police or sherriff's office, if you want to report her for a crime.. or the state family services board, if you want to help the children..  but i can't tell you how to do that since i don't know where you live.\n\nsorry!  guess they're doomed to a life of hardship and despair.
940265
First thing is to call the police.  I know he's ten but call the police.  They'll have procedures to follow and get the perpetrator treated.  Second, make certain that your daughter has counseling available to her.  Here is a web site: http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/ppc/prof_search.php?iorb=4764\n  Second, here is a child abuse web site that will have help available:\nhttp://www.childhelpusa.org/\n  Do whatever you need to do to protect the child.
1088943
Please go slap whoever told you that....if there is proof that the child (no matter what its age) is being abused in any way shape or form, both parents can be charged. even if only one is doin the molesting.
433897
Tricky.  Which family member is your client in the scenario?  The entire family?  \n\nI totally agree, having lived through it myself, that reporting can devastate a family, especially if the offender is seeking help.  However, you have a duty to the daughter to protect her from any further abuse.\n\nIf it were possible, I'd set conditions on the father's behavior and hold my tounge unless/until he backslid.  The question then becomes, how much trouble will you find yourself in when it is revealed that you did not report when legally required to do so?\n\nVery tricky...
659010
By just being there when the victim needs you, listen and let them know it is not their fault. Do what they ask. Try to convince him/her to go to the police or at the least a doctor. Don't apply to much pressure let her/ him know that if they do nothing it will eat away at them for the rest of there life.
695651
Someone abusing a child or animal.
691411
are you the child's relative. I can probably answer you if i had more info to go on. I just went throught this myself.
105321
Contact your local District Attorney's office or Family Support office if your state has one.\n\nIf they can't help you, I'm sure they can refer you to someone who can. \n\nBest of luck!
223642
definately stop and try to help the child ..imagine if you didnt then heard that something had happened to the child
883222
Well if you know such a woman,please report her to the authorities/This lady needs help.Before she causes catastrophic harm to one of her loved ones.Believs me this is a medical condition.She needs help,not derision or name calling Help her and you'll be helping the family
828915
call 911 if you need imediate help if not then call supervisor and you definatly need to make a police report so it is on record
572142
dont call the cops if its just what you or someone thinks.  they might be falsley accused and you dont want that.  talk to the girl who you think is being abused.  if she has bruses and stuff then go to an adult or the police.  but only if your pretty positive that its happening.
331765
Please call NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT 1-800-422-4453 they should be able to direct you to someone you can give your facts to and REMAIN ANONYMOUS until they have enough proof to do something to help.  You are very brave to stand up for what is right, but you must be cautious in placing yourself out in the open as the one who is turning him in until you get some help from an agency that can advise you in this matter.  Abusers don't stop abusing, they just get better at twisting the facts and making their victims feel more confused.  Good Luck & Thank You from an ex victim.
131725
i don't know how old you two girls are but if you think she is being abused she needs help and may be to scared to get it. if you are still in school tell your guidance councler about. they can get it check into by the right people.
433192
My g-ma also. Lucky I was not the injured party, but You can only hurt her. There is no other way. And you may scare her away. My family just keeps away from her. You must always put your child first with no regards to others feelings being hurt. There is no other way.
1010093
File a police report and get a lawyer.  Take your butt down to the police station, they probably take a statement and then send you to social services.  Social services should be able to advise you further on that situation.  If the health and well-being of your kids is at stake, then go take care of things.  If you let this scare you and don't take steps to solve this now, the State can step in later down the road and just take the kids.