I contacted Child Protective Services and think the parent will retaliate?

Question

I contacted child protective service about a child that said his mother was hitting him , causing him bloody lips and bruised nose. The mother screamed at me and called me a liar and freaked out on me saying I made it up even though someone else was there to hear her son say this. I believe she is going to retaliate in some way , Is there anything that can be done ?

When I say retaliate I mean do harm to my property . She does not seem stable.

Answer 1

Bless you for having the caring and courage to stick up for this little boy. If his mom is not guilty, why is she protesting so much???? I would speak to your local PD and tell them what you fear!

Answer 2

Did you witness the "bloody lips and bruised nose"? If so, then I would say you did the right thing, not that if you did not witness the "after abuse" you did the wrong thing.....It's a touchy subject, and if you accused someone who is innocent, things like that stay on her record. Her "retaliation", if any, will prove her mental instability.......Adults talk to each other, maybe you should have had a discussion with her first, however, that may have put the child at more risk if the charges are true. In any case, just make sure you tell someone about this, keep your eyes open while at home and out.........if you are unsure of her, then be best prepared to protect yourself and your family.

Answer 3

If I were you, my first step would be to call the case worker's supervisor at child protective services and file a complaint. The law says your name is to be kept confidential. Stories like this are what cause people to turn the other cheek. Second, I'd tell the supervisor of the mother's actions...that's not an appropriate response out of a mother who didn't do anything wrong. Third, I'd definitely have a restraining order put against her if you feel physically threatened by her in any way.

You have a legal obligation to report suspected abuse. You did the right thing since the child indicated abuse was going on. It's not YOUR responsibility to determine whether or not the child is telling the truth.

Answer 4

I pray to God that you didn't just react without really looking into the picture of what was really going on. Zeal isn't a good reaction. Sometimes kids do say strange things especially once they've been in trouble for something. This isn't to say that it's not true but I hope you wieghed your options first. Taking a kid from their parents isn't always what it seems. Other than that you did it so pray that nothing bad comes out of it. Don't jump to conclusions you can give someone a bad rap, quick. If she tries to hurt you then call your friendly neighborhood police. I hope yousaw evidence of the bruising on the child. If this turns out to be a false call then just as you were big enough to call cps on the woman, you'll need to corect your mistakes. Otherwise if there is truth to what the kid was saying you've saved a life in more ways than you can imagine and God will reward you for it. If there is truth then you won't have any problem convincing the police that the woman has harmed you or your property if it comes to that.

Answer 5

take all the usual precautions (ask police for specific) like locking up things,etc.
Hopefully she will be more involved in her own problems
Consider changing address/phone etc if that is an option Have surveillance camera security system put in if you want to go all out. Keep the buddy system for a whiel whenver possible. Vary your routines and travel routes-maybe dirve a different car for a while if thats an option-people notice you from your car usually. If you have a reason to get a restraining order perhaps you could pursue that as well. That could escalate it though so think carefully.
All these precautions work in general as you never know who may be a criminal not trying to get revenge but just exploitng the general public-so never a waste of time.

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Answer 7

Sometimes kids don't always tell the truth but you have to treat it as though they are.

My daughter was telling my mother that her father was touching her in her private area and I took her to a specialist and he found out that that wasn't true, at the time she was in diapers in fact she was until she was 3 (girls are harder to toilet train than boys). They'll probably do a full investigation, no parent should hurt their child in that way.

I think you acted in the right manner (of course if you know beyond a reasonable doubt that abuse is going on) because if this is happening than it shouldn't go on anymore and the mother should pay for her actions, that is abuse.

If you are scared of this woman than why not get a restraining order placed on her. I know it is just a piece of paper but it is legal if she comes near you she could end up in jail.

I understand how a mother could freak out that means her possibly losing what is supposed to be the "MOST" important person in her life and it is heart breaking. She needs help if she is abusive.

I would be very careful when it comes to Social Services if indeed the mother is innocent what would it be like for her to try and get her child back? It would be horrible. There have been cases where a child is thought to have been abused and the parents get them back a year later only to find there was no actual abuse and all charges dropped. Very damaging to the child.

Good Luck!

Answer 8

yes, that it a difficult one to answer. i assume that you work with children as the average 'joe' on the street don't usually ring protective services unless they have actually witnessed something. if you do, your place of work should have policies in place on how best to protect the child and your self from any retaliation. you made the first step of protecting the child now you need to protect yourself. document any conversations (and any witnesses) that you had with the child and the mother as these will help. consider going down to your local police station to find out further information as well as giving them the heads up on what is happening. ensure fellow staff do not give out your personal details such as phone numbers. hopefully if protective services are involved then the mother will be so busy with them that she may not have time to worry about you. besides, unless you have told her yourself, she wouldn't know for sure if the report came from you. so remain calm and keep safe.

Answer 9

yes. but not sure exactly what you are reffering to as retaliate (like calling cps on you? because she seeks revenge?) well if that were to happen, when the cps investagator comes to your house you can tell them why and who you thinks made this complaint on you, usually if you are correct and have a good reason why they made a nusent call they will usually end up dropping it without much fuss. (this happened to me, and all charges were not founded) now if you mean you think she is going to harm you, if she has threatened you and you do fear that she will do harm to you, you can get a stay away order. if you think she is going to do something to your things (i.e. car) than unfortunately nothing can be done until the act has been done.

Answer 10

why did you not remain in the shadows you could have done it undercover do you know what really goes on behind the front door is the kid over the top with there stories cause once cps steps in it could be 5 years before they get thoes kids back every kid is not always honest and true like we like to belive i once had a cousin put in jail because of a childs lie it just so happen that the kid named a ficional person that the investogators new was a fake so a word to the wise .beware of from the mouth of babes

Answer 11

did the child have bruise on him? or was the child just telling you his mother hits him, did you see any physical evidents? I think you should had really talk to someone else before jumping to conclusion that this is happening, if there was no signs of abuse, children do tell stories. If child protected service investigates and finds nothing wrong with this child, you may have ruin a friendship. I hope you did make the right decision.