neglect

spookyyank's picture

AN OPEN LETTER TO MY FRIEND (caution: tons of foul language!)

Boyfriends | drug use | neglect | parenting

I can’t actually give you this letter. For starters, since we’ve known each other for over 20 years, I know how you’ll react to it. You’ll get angry and go even farther into denial. Also, I’m just too angry with you at this point for any kind of kindness on this subject. I’ll just lose it, I know I will.

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rosa florence's picture

When and how should you contact the Child Protective Services

abuse | adult | child | Child protective services | CPS | mental abuse | neglect | physical abuse

Most people do not know when they should contact the Child Protective Services(CPS). This is a guidline that will help you to know when and how you should file a report with them.

If a child or adult is being physically abused, don't hesitate, call 911 as soon as possible. Once you call, an officer will arrive shortly to determine the abuse and if they need to remove the person from the home. The police officer will usually arrive with a case worker. The case worker is the one who usually exams the child.

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