Would you report someone if you suspected them of child abuse?

by robbie's mom Posted 2007/07/16 03:31:25

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Rome is burning 2007/07/16 03:34:46

Yes

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In a heartbeat.
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Icedragon1969 2008/07/12 17:29:15

Yes

Without question or hesitation, and likely after delivering a bit of Old South education.

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JoMo 2008/04/04 01:17:12

Yes

Well, I would make sure first.
There's nothing I hate more than a parent that beats their child. If they're going to beat their child, they shouldn't even have one.

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khova 2007/10/24 22:47:34

Yes

of course I would! kids are to be loved (and respected) not abused in any way! They're our responsibility.

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Hola 2007/10/24 20:58:28

Yes

With some solid evidence, I will do it right away!

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B4Real2Me 2007/09/08 17:43:19

Yes

Yes, without a doubt!!!

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magmeister10 2007/09/05 16:24:27

Yes

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I would have to have some pretty solid evidence to back it up, but I wouldn't hesitate if I knew it for sure. If I just suspected, I think I'd try to do some investigating, but I wouldn't just turn a blind eye, I'd follow it up until I'd come to some conclusion.

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Carlos 2007/08/23 04:54:53

Yes

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IT'S A UNIVERSAL LAW TO DO SO!!! IN EVERY CULTURE KNOWN TO MAN, CHILD ABUSE IS A TABOO ANYWAY YOU SEE IT!

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red 2007/08/20 18:32:43

Yes

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even though i live by redneck rule of take care of it yourself this is one thing that we need to stop or make those sick sob's so afarid that we will stop hearing it so often if anything should bring us together it is this we need to get a hold of this now save our children from real monsters

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The Hand of John 2007/08/17 15:13:57

Yes

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absolutely...as long as I was sure and not drawing the wrong conclusions from a random disciplining.

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magmeis... to The Han... 2007/09/05 16:25:45

Exactly, what I meant to say, but you said better.

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Icedrag... to The Han... 2008/07/12 17:30:41

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Very well said. Too many these days are mistaking disciplinary action with abuse.

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rose of texas 2007/08/13 22:33:39

Yes

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I would without a thought report someone if I suspected they were abusing a child. There are telltale signs that can give you reason for suspicion that a child is being abused. I would rather be wrong but what if I did not take the time to report a possible abuse and later something happen to that child. I would never be able to live with myself after that.

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LaChica 2007/08/11 01:59:40

Yes

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You cant just sit back and let it happen. To many children get killed that way. How many childrens lives would have been saved if someone would have reported the signs. THERE IS ALWAYS SOME KIND OF SIGN A CHILD IS GETTING ABUSED!

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Sajama 2007/08/05 18:04:18
Daisy 2007/08/05 01:09:25

Yes

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I couldn't live with myself if I didn't. For the sake of the child, you have to.

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True~Male 2007/07/29 18:09:07

Yes

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ONLY IF I WAS SURE , I WOULD TALK TO THE PEOPLE FIRST AND LET THEM KNOW THAT I SUSPECT THEM OF CHILD ABUSE TO GET THEIR REACTIONS --THEY MIGHT STOP BEFORE ITS TOO LATE

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shirlstermcg 2007/07/29 01:52:20

Yes

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Being the adoptive mother of two badly abused children I have dealt with the aftermath that these monsters created , Luckily now my children are happy well adjusted children, but it did not happen without alot of work. Even if you suspect child abuse there is no harm in calling DCF or DSS they do not publicly accuse the parents they make an unanounced visit and investigate. If there is no signs or evidence of abuse it is a closed case, no harm, no foul. If there is evidence, thank god you called. My daughter lived through a lot of pain before ( god Bless him) a doctor notified the authorities.

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chilton~T~ 2007/07/18 20:44:38

Yes

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I would do it without one shred of hesitation. I've done it, too!

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bearco 2007/07/18 20:34:01

Yes

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I have, when i was teaching.

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kellley 2007/07/18 03:29:24

Yes

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I once called DSS on a family member, whom is heavily into drugs. I am a mandated reporter for abuse per my job description, not only do I take it seriously, I don't regret calling on this family member.

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MAGGIE IRISH EYES 2007/07/16 19:27:35

Yes

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Without a doubt if I had proof or, even, if I suspected child abuse.

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Reezy-b 2007/07/16 15:21:39

Yes

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Of course if I had enough proof, but on the other hand if I even suspected it I would call and let someone qualified and they could check it out. There are no need in people abusing children!!!!! That is a horrible thing!!!

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Henjo 2007/07/16 14:35:33

Yes

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Immediatly.

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Teedee 2007/07/16 13:25:30

Yes

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Yes..and I did once.

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debra 2007/07/16 12:57:33 (edited)

Undecided

Depends on how much proof I had. You may think someone is being abused and it isn't really going on..this would be terrible to accuse someone falsely so I would need to be absolutely sure before I called...my niece once said her mom was going to beat her to a friend ..she wasn't serious but the friend turned my sister in and it all turned out but my niece was so upset that they thought she was serious....so things are not always as they appear or how they sound.

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Teedee to debra 2007/07/16 13:27:48

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Very true Debra ..I did report someone...and YES I had more than enough proof..

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REVERSE!! REVERSE!! 2007/07/16 12:48:06

Yes

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Aboslutly. After reading "A Child Called It" I would do anything for a child that was being abused. Such a sad book. And to know that its a true story that the boy wrote his self. God.

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Paul 2007/07/16 11:19:02

Yes

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But the penalties are not harsh enough. Eye for an eye would fit!

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Patrick 2007/07/16 11:05:11

Yes

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Yes! It is a police matter and should be investigated, I would not accuse someone unless a proper investigation were done or I had evidence, but I would sure as hell report them to be investigated.

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the vin-man 2007/07/16 09:11:38

Yes

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In a heartbeat

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Rbosco 2007/07/16 05:09:07

Yes

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IN a New York second

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Juli 2007/07/16 04:21:12

Yes

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Absolutely.....I have!

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sslyrr 2007/07/16 03:59:18

Yes

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Just as fast as I could dial a phone number, you bet I would.

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Alicia 2007/07/16 03:49:18

Yes

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why take any chances? child abuse is a terrible thing. i can't believe anyone would ever do that.. :(

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Rome is burning 2007/07/16 03:34:46

Yes

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In a heartbeat.

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