Should I Tell? How Should I Tell? When Should I Tell?

Question

I have recently found out that my friend has an abusive father. So, Should I Call Child Services Or What? If so, I Have No Idea Whatsoever How To Go About Doing That. What Do You Think?

Answer 1

Tell your school's guidance counselor or social worker about your concerns.  They will watch your friend very carefully and are lawfully the appropriate ones with the proper training to handle it.  

Answer 2

If you know for sure that he is you should notify someone.At least try and get your friend to call someone or tell a family member that they can trust.

Answer 3

If you know for a "fact" that your friend is being abused the first step is to talk to him/her and see the intensiveness, is it physical, mental, social, sexual or all of the above. Talk to the friend about going to a couselor for help. Its always best if the abused doesnt deny the alligations that are being brought. You never know if the friend will deny charges if the DFAC shows up, then possibly if they do they could be abused even worse. I would talk to my parents about the situation (if they are the types to listen and not just tell you to mind your own business). You could go to a trusted teacher also if you think the friend again would not deny charges against her/his father. We all have problems within the family but we do often do not like for our loved ones to be downgraded even if they are doing it to us. If this situation isnt as dire as life or death then I would surely "JUST" talk to the friend but if you feel that it could be something that could take the life of the friend and/or other children in the family, CALL NOW!! I would have an adult to help me that is trustworthy though. In most school systems there are teachers and/or councel that really care for the wellbeing of their children and would go along with you or help you to make the call. If you do not want to be directly involved in the investigation, you could anonomysly call the school where the friend attends and give your thoughts on the subjects and the facts that you have.  

Answer 4

Yes you should call child services and report what she told you. Let them investigate and find out the details. This could be very serious for her. Also encourage her to tell someone, school counselor or the authorities.

Answer 5

Speak to a school counselor if possible. You need to tell someone. You friend is not safe if her father is abusing her. Tell someone ASAP! You should probably talk to your parents as well. They should be willing to help and know what to do. If they won't help, tell someone else. Your friend needs you. You could be saving her life. TELL SOMEONE!