Should I Call the Cops?

Question

I dont know wether I should call the cops on my stepdad. I hate him for beating my brother two years ago and many other things like pointing a gun at me. Hes a meth addict and has two arrest warrants. I dont know if I should turn him in hes been back here for two weeks now. If I turn him in my mom will never forgive and when my little sister gets older she might hate me hes her dad. Another thing I'm scared my mom will get charged with harboring a fugitive and I dont want to go to a foster home. I've tried talking with my mom A LOT my uncles have tried my grandma a counselor so thats not an option my brothers 18 now and hasnt called so jcan he be imlicated. As you can see its complicated I dont know what to do any suggestions. BTW im 15

Answer 1

Hey Im so sorry about whats going on! Im sixteen and my stepdad was horrible! I could go on and on about what he did.  I did go to someone and handle it.  But that was years and years ago.     I would love to try and help you out the best i can advice wise. I just kinda wan2 know more about situation. Feel free to email me anytime. [e-mail]

If your not comfortable with it its totally cool. My heart still goes out for you

xoxo

Answer 2

You should call you cops, its wrong for your mom to let that kind of thing happen to you, obviously she cares about him more than you. Try to stay with another family member.

Answer 3

Your stepfather obviously has same major issues and as his son, you need to take the necessary steps and see to it that he is brought to justice. After reading this heart wrenching story it has come to attention that he just doesn't really care about you and your family right now, and he needs to have some time to think alone, about how much he is hurting himself, and not just your family. Consequences through the law can also be very severe for what he is doing. To answer your question yes, you absolutely need to call the cops on your step-dad. Things will become much worse over time if he is not turned in. Especially if he has warrants out for his arrest.  At first it may seem sad to see him go away but you have to realize that you are doing the right thing. As a meth addict and his ways as a violent person he can get between 30 years to the rest of his life in a federal prison. It is very important for all of you to forgive him though, even though it is extremely wrong all the things he has done and the pain he has caused others including you especially. However, everyone should be forgiven. I think if a parent who should have so much endearment for their children, actually holds enough sinfulness and hate in his heart, to point a weapon at his son and beating up your brother, then he should just be locked away and isolated for a very long time.

Answer 4

As hard as it can be to accept if your mother is putting you in this situation ..well it sounds liek you care more about her than she cares about you

Is it possible for you to stay with your uncles/Grandma ?

I think you need to get out of there if your not able to make your mother see how dangerous this guy is . then you need to make her understand that you are leaving the situation not her. Becasue when she relises what an ******** he really is ..she will need you support  

Answer 5

either tell a trusting adult or.... dont do anything

Answer 6

Yeah, I am so sorry your going through this. Hun, you need to tell somebody, either at school or somewhere. You can get help, just go tell someone and they will be able to get you out of that situation.

Answer 7

Yes, you should call them and report him, Just so your stepdad wouldn't know who reported him, you could call and tell them to keep your call anonymous. because you don't want them to know who the person was that turned you in, or talk to your guidance counselor, principal, assistant principal, any of your teachers maybe they can call the police and report it for you, that way you won't have to report it, someone will do it for you and that creep will be back in jail where he belongs and needs to be there for life, until he gets some sense knocked into his head, and treat you guys with love, not violence.

Answer 8

yes, yes, and YES!!!!!!!!!

or u could call the child abuse hotline (which would probably be in a phone book)

Answer 9

you can also to anonymously as well

you could saving your sister's life !

there are child abuse lines you can call if you dont want to involve

the PD and you can report them anonymous as well

what city are you in?