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What To Do
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National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and
Neglect Information
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Reporting
Abuse
OR: Child Abuse Rises in Wake of Addiction
Program Cuts
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1. Stay calm!!! Do not let your emotions dictate your actions, and do not release your emotions onto persons who are supposed to investigate your case (CPS, Law enforcement, etc.)
2. Get an attorney familiar with child abuse cases, especially if the abuser is the mother of the child, of your child or your girl friend's child. In these cases, you must report the abuse or you may be charged with criminal neglect. However, we suggest getting professional advice so that the charges aren't reversed on you. Then, if the child is yours, start proceedings to gain full custody of your child and terminate the abuser's parental rights, if any.
3. Talk to medical and psychology professionals. If possible, have your child evaluated at a Child Assessment Center (CAS).
4. Talk to Law Enforcement to initiate an investigation into the allegation of child abuse. Any reasonable belief of abuse or neglect should be reported to the police.
5. Talk to Child Protective Services (CPS). If the abuse is not criminal, talk to CPS to initiate an investigation into the allegation of child abuse.
6. Document everything from this point forward, including times,
dates, and places. Collect and keep all documents from all
professionals who have an opinion about the child abuse. This
includes therapists, doctors, policemen, and teachers. If a
professional informs you that they have an opinion or a suspicion of
child abuse, have them document that suspicion, preferably in the
form of an affidavit. Be sure to get a copy of any opinions from
professionals regarding your child's case.
OR: Child Abuse Rises in Wake of Addiction Program Cuts
State officials said that alcohol and other drug abuse -- which play a major role in 48 percent of child-abuse cases -- was the biggest factor behind the increase. Oregon child-abuse cases have risen 125 percent in the past decade, with methamphetamine use a significant part of the trend.
The fiscal-year 2005 data come from the annual report of the
Oregon Department of Human Services. The Oregon legislature cut
treatment funding in 2003, in the midst of a state budget crisis.
Source:
www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2006/or-child-abuse-rises-in-wake.html
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and
Neglect Information
Stop Hurting the Ones You Love Or Stop Letting the Ones You Love Hurt You!
Spanking does for a child's development what spousal abuse does for a marriage. -- Jordan Riak
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