If the police don't belive them when you tell them about your brother's abuse (and you have proof) who then

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you turn to? I'm afraid to go to the police, becase I'm scared they won't believe us...

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Reccently I have found out about my brother's ongoing abuse (if you have payed attention, you will know.) Yes, my mother knows - she hasn't done anything to my father yet - not even confronted him. I am 17, my brother is 16. I spied his journal (I know I know) and I read the last entry (ok, so a couple more aswell), and he's thinking about running away because Mom's done nothing to stop it. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Answer 1

First of all the police will listen to you. I would take my brothers journal and go right to them. If you are afraid, as I suspect you are, that the police will confront your "parents" and they will lie their way out of it and you will be stuck in the home with that, then go to the department of social services first. Tell them EXACTLY what is going on and voice your fears to them. They will act as a go between with the police. Tell a school councilor. Tell anyone in a position of authority.

Perhaps you could be a bit savvy about things and get yourself a voice activated recorder. Go to your mother and ask her why she will not help you, get it on tape. Go to this "father" of yours and do the same, get as close to a confession as you can on tape and take that to the police. Don't act i.e. you are up to anything. Just approach the subject matter of fact wise "Why do you do these things to me? (be very concise in what things you are talking about) Ask if it is something you di wrong. We all know you have done nothing wrong, but if you approach them as being innocent and confused, you may get a gold mine on tape.

Talk to your brother and ask him if he would go with you. 2 voices are louder than 1.

If you were in my area I would go with you and make sure they did something. Is there an adult in your life at all that you can trust?
If there is ask them to go the authorities be it police or social services with you.

Finally please get some concealing when these two wind up (and they will) in jail.

Stay strong. Remember you are the VICTIM here and you have done not a thing wrong. Please go tomorrow and tell someone, trust me honey, they will listen to you.

Answer 2

If your mother is doing nothing,than she is guilty of abuse,
You really should be strong for your brother, and show him you do care about him, and know what is happening,
Why does your father abuse him? and not you? what is going on with your brother and dad to make your dad so angry? NOT that it matters, the abuse is not ok, nomatter what..
dysfunctional families, are everywhere,
If this is as serious as you say, then what are you waiting for- ? It does not just go away, and in fact without counselling on your dads, and mothers attitude, it will just get worse.

All this abuse, every time is just messing up your brothers mind, do you want him to go nuts? AND then become an abuser himself, or worse? DO NOT IGNORE THIS,,
GO TO THE POLICE, AND ANY CHILD SERVICES, AND TELL THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS, TELL ANYONE WHO COULD BE OF HELP,

Do not procrastinate, how would you like it if lyou were being abused..(that is torture). AND HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF IT WERE INCONVIENENT, OR SCARRY FOR ANYONE TO COME TO YOUR RESCUE,,
this is no rehearsel,, this is what is happening, and it is your responsibility, to step in, and act like a loving family member, especially since your mother has abandoned her own son, and his safety,, so get busy please,
you have been given great advice from yahoo people, and don't let your brother down, or yourself ,,

Answer 3

once you're a lady, how come your image is of guy? This alongside with another information leads me to imagine this isn't a legitatmate question. notwithstanding, if this truly is the case, then why not in basic terms move out? besides, if he's procuring the internet that's his internet to cancel. similar is going for the computing device. except he threatens you or actual harms you, then you definitely can't extremely do something.

Answer 4

I would say to put up a fit like noone has ever seen before. If your brother must run away to get away from the abuse then so be it, however you should try going to the cops. Yes, they usually don't believe abuse cases, but if you make your dad's life so miserable, he either he'll stop or the cops will listen. I know what it's like to be abused but don't let your dad scare you. Also, tell your mom she's a f*cking b*tch and make her life hard as well. If everybody knows the truth, it will end. Also, arm yourself in case your parents try to hurt you. Call the police whenever it happens, just put up a huge fuss and someone will listen. Tell your brother to arm himself too and don't be afraid to stab that motherf*cker. I've pulled brass knuckles, knives, chairs, and escrima sticks on my dad, and guess what, he finally got the picture.

Answer 5

1) You could go to a pastor for support. A pastor's job is to give counseling and support to people in terrible situations.

2) you could tell your brother's school teacher. In california (I don't know about the nation) a teacher is a "mandated reporter"
who has to tell the police if there is any evidence of child abuse.
His teacher can work to stop the abuse in this situation and gather more "proof" from your brother and possibly convince the police its true.

Answer 6

You need to call social services or the child protection advocates. They will investigate. You could also tell a teacher that you trust. What I don't understand is have you told the police and that's why you are afraid or if your afraid they just won't believe you. But please tell some one a another grown up preacher teacher school counselor.

Answer 7

If your still in school, go to your school counselor. They will inform CPS. If not, then go to your local Police Dept. talk with an officer there, remember that you're mother is going to get into trouble as well. They are both at fault. Her for allowing it and him for doing it. Also, see if they will let you obtain custody of your brother.......if not, they could remove him from the home & place him in foster care. But he definitely needs to get out of that household! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 8

you need to have him call an child-abuse hot line

if you go to your school counselor they could give you the number

you can also take pictures of the abuse

and you need to be his armer stay with him when you are at home try to get him to go out with you

it can be a pest having him around all the time but you seem to love him

and as soon as he is out of school get out of there

don't have him runaway unless he has some where good to go

do you have a grandmother you can talk to her sometime they can get through to your mother

but hang in there things might be bad now but the sun as ways comes out after the storm

keep your head up I once was there but it was me who was being abused and my brother try to stay with me and it help out a little bit

Answer 9

Okay so your brother is being abused?? Go to the police! They are trained to figure out what's going on, they will take precaution and check it out. Tell them you're concerned about it and ask them if they can help. They will believe you. You have to tell something before something really drastic happens.

Answer 10

you call the police and child protective services tell them what you know,you are both old enough to get out tell family member and friends and go to the school office and tell them.Do it now don't delay.