What should i do? i have a friend who has an abusive mother.?

Question

umm, i have a friend who has an abusive mom, who wont let her see her dad, and her parents are divorced.
the other night, my friend told me
"" hey ____, yesterday my mom she grabbed me from my hair and shook me like 100 timez, and my brother ____ saved me from her, it was sad bcuz she pulled my hair soooo hard that some of it was pulled off.."
what should i doo??

Answer 1

Report the mother to child protective services. She may not agree because to her, abuse is normal but it is a crime and is damaging your friend both body and mind. Here is a number you can call: 1-800-4-achild

Answer 2

contact dyfs, social services..