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Is it illegal to drag a fifteen girl on the floor and kick and hit her?

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is it illegal to drag a fifteen girl on the floor and kick and hit her? please help me, my dad beats me up sometimes, I dont know when hes going to turn because hes nice and then scary, is it illegal? should I call the cops?

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he can get in trouble but i dont know the system in new zealand. cant you live with your grand parents or something?
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cops. call them.
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Yes - this is called ASSAULT and it is illegal. you need to call the police, and GET OUT OF THERE before you are seriously injured.

You don't mention your mum - is she around to help you? If not, then ask a trusted friend, or relative, if you can stay with them. You don't need to tell them exactly what is happening - unless you want to, of course - the main thing is to get away from this situation as soon as you can.
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I am so sorry. My mom treated me that way when I was a child. She used to drag me by my hair because it was very long and she would bang my head on the floor and stomp on my arm. I don't talk to her and I am better off. She left so many emotional scars that will never heal. Your dad has a serious problem. You should be reporting him. Either call the police or tell an adult that you can trust. Shame on your mom for not standing up for you. I loved my dad but I was always hurt that he never protected me from my mom and I wish that I had told on her but I was afraid of what she would do to me if I told. As a mother I never hit my kids. I treat them with respect.
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It's illegal to drag anyone of any age on the floor and kick and hit them.

Is there a counsellor at your school you can talk to? They will be able to advise you what the best thing to do is. Having the police show up on your doorstep may not be it. But do talk to someone because you do not have to put up with this.
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Yes, it is CHILD ABUSE!
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yay it is!
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That is assault and battery.  It is very illegal ANYWHERE.  The fact that you're a young girl only makes it worse.  That's a hefty sentence.

I have seen and dealt with plenty of abusers in my life.  I know what you're talking about.  It's horrible.

That is a very common abuser personality.  Every abuser i've seen acted like that.  It is horrible for the victim.

They act all nice and friendly but then randomly change.  You hate them and think about doing something, then they act nice.  I guess they have a random outbreak and then realize what they did?  Or maybe they do it to protect themselves?

Regardless, they are horrible people and they don't stop abusing until they can't abuse.    In other words till they're locked up, on sedatives,  or dead.  They rarely ever recover from whatever mental disorder they have.

I know you have incredibly mixed feelings about this, and I really feel bad for you.  The fact it is your dad is the worst part.

Your first priority should be to get away from him.

Avoid him as much as you can.  Hang out with friends away from your house.   Have lots of sleepovers.

Keep yourself safe, and keep a phone handy.  Try to stay around friends and family other than him.  Abusers only abuse when they can get away with it.  If he does anything around them then you have a witness.

If he scares you run and call someone, whether it be a friend or family member to take care of you for a while, or the cops to end it all.

Understand you are doing nothing wrong by protecting yourself from him.  A father should protect and care for you, not beat and scare you.  He is not a good person.

It would be right of you to put him behind bars so he doesn't hurt you or anyone else, but if you don't feel you can do it (that would take allot out of you, i understand if you can't)

talk to your teachers or your principal.   They know several child protective services or can help you find the best one for you.

There are several child protection organizations that would gladly help you.

http://www.jigsaw.org.nz/

http://www.cps.org.nz/page/cps_5.php

http://www.cyf.govt.nz/2177.htm

Another thing-  talk.  Talk to a friend or trusted adult.

Why?  It will help you recover mentally.  Whether you know it or not, abuse does serious damage to your mind.

If you need don't have anyone to talk to feel free to contact me.

Good luck.  :-D  Try to stay happy.    Enjoy yourself and try not to think about him.
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Yes, it's illegal. Call the cops. He is NOT a nice person, no matter if he acts it. If someone is that volatile, they are not safe, dear. CALL THE POLICE. You don't want to be taken from your own home, or for him to go to jail, I know, but he doesn't deserve protection, much less from you. He thinks you're at his mercy, but really, he is at yours. You could call the cops at any time.
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Yes!!!!! Tell somebody right away, it is very important. If this really happens to you, immediately call somebody, and if it happens again, the police...seriously.
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that's child abuse and yes its illegal
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hes ur dad rite?

hold on..........years later...............ull find out that he mustve had reasons......!!!!!

i was badly abused when i was lil...mah pop used to beat the heck outta me...n this was age 4.....5 n all!!!!!!

now that i grow up.........i find out......he was a very troubled man...........had a very harsh upbringing that made him taht way...........!!!!

n now i look back...n hes proud of what iv become......!!!

He still loves me..........n i know ur father loves you too!!!!!!

Hang on........years later he'l appreciate you n maybe apologize..........n maybe then u'll forgive him......like i did...........but not coz i forgot everyhtin......but because he was mah father.......................!!!!!!!!!!!...

try talkin to him........or well.....try keepin away from him.................nothin hurts more tha ur kid not wantin to talk to you!
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Yeah that is illegal tell him dont touch you unless he wants the cops on his ***
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Yes it is illegal!! No person should hit another person!
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Yeah it's illegal to beat anyone up. Call the cops!
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It's awful & absolutely illegal. I'm so sorry you're going through this! No one deserves to be treated that way, and there's never justification for abuse. Your mum is probably so terrified about leaving him and supporting you on her own, plus dealing with his anger for doing so that she just stays there.

I found this website that has a number you can ring. It's anonymous, and I'm sure they've heard everything under the sun, so you have absolutely nothing to fear or to be embarrassed about.

0800 KIDSLINE (0800 543 754)

http://www.kidsline.org.nz/Child_Abuse_4...

Keep your chin up. None of this is your fault. : )
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Yes, it is assault.  been there, done that.  Did not go to the police but should have.

The next time he beats you up, excuse yourself, grab the bus and go straight to the nearest police station.  Let them photograph your bruises and then they will have a talk with your dad.  They very well may press charges there and then.   If you are afraid to go home they will find you a women's shelter.  The police may ask you some questions that make you uncomfortable.  Answer honestly anyway.

Had I done this my life might have been a little less chaotic.
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yes i believe it is, even if it isn't behaving like this isn't normal. I think your dad might need help with his anger. Maybe you should find someone to talk to about this otherwise you are going to end up messed up yourself. You shouldn't be treated like this. Try talking to your dad if it doesn't help seek advice.. Good Luck!
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