My son said he was sexual abused by a family member,heis 5 years old, the Child protective services questioned

Question

him and got nothing from the interview, they want to redo the interview and without me being there, can they do this.

Answer 1

I believe they can do anything they want really, when it comes to a child's welfare. The idea behind that interview is probably that they feel they have a better chance of getting the child to tell the truth, and him not feel ashamed/scared of what their parent might say/think. For example...my friends daughter was abused by a babysitter several years ago. The only reason she said anything was when she was questioned after other recent accusations came up. The daughter never told her mom or dad because she was afraid she would get in trouble. By the way...that babysitter is in jail as we speak. Anyway, in your case....if this is a true accusation, then you should feel secure that they will find out the truth.

Answer 2

You didn't say who called Child Protective Services.

If it was me, I would want to know if someone had abused my son.

If you are unsure about Child Protective Services' findings, you could make an appointment and take your son to a private community family/abuse counselor who may be more objective.

If he has been abused, you will want to start seeing a counselor who can help both him and you deal with the situation.

Answer 3

Not can they do it, it is best if they do it without you there. If he was abused, defense can use you being there with him as a possibility of you coaching him. Then the perv could end up walking. I am suprised they let you be there the first time. And, he is more likely to open up without you there. And don't talk about it at home. That too is coaching.
Sorry you are going through this, my daughter was abused that way, and she got her sister, so I have been there.

Answer 4

Yes they can, they do this so that the child can communicate openly about what happened with out having to worry about the information upsetting or angering a parent. Just tell your son that you love him no matter what, and that you want him to tell them everything so that they can put who ever hurt him someplace where they cant hurt him anymore. Just remember that it is about helping your son, not about protecting your rights or feelings. Good luck to the both of you.

Answer 5

I think they can, and I think you should let them. If it wasn't you, there should be nothing to be afraid of. Kids sometime can't talk bad about adults in their life. They have been taught to respect us. Maybe he feels like you won't love him as much if he tells bad things about a family member, or that he will get in trouble. My niece was sexually abused by her best friends father, and witnessed that he also abused his daughter. She testified and got the guy locked up, but her friend wouldn't say one bad word about her father. Its hard to tell how kids think sometimes. They may be able to stop this person from doing this again with his help.

Answer 6

a 5 year old would NOT lie about something like this---BUT a 5 year old MIGHT be scared to say anything in front of his MOTHER so yes, it is OK to let them question your child without you present---do you want to help the CHILD or protect the person who abused him?????? SOMETIMES Child protective does go overboard, but 95% of the time, they are rock on solid so let them do their job but don't be surprised when the child finally tells who this family member is....and don't tell him you don't believe him... no matter WHO he names....

Answer 7

Yes and you should be willing to let them.You need to protect your child at all costs.A 5 yr. old would not lie about this.C.P.S. are there to protect your child and will do him no harm.You could also save someone else's child from being hurt.If there is no problem they will find out and no harm will be done.It is better to be safe than sorry.
Put your child first and do what is right by him.Do not worry about anyone else.
God Bless.

Answer 8

I don't know if they can or can't but I know that the Lil guy needs to have HIS very own attorney so they can help him.There is a name for them but I am not sure what it is Guardian at Light-em??? Not sure.But I think they cannot ask him Questions with out someone there to protect his rights. So don't let them till you know absolutely for sure . But I think they gotta have someone in the room with him that is his protector in other words. Good Luck and God Bless!

Answer 9

if it means getting to the bottom of it then do it! if it means getting the person who did this to your son put in jail , do it! they have to find out the truth. i say you ask to be in the same area of your son and ask if this is going to be recorded. tell them you are looking out for the best interest of your child and you dont want to be out of the view of your child. even if it means to be looking thru a two way mirror. you have to protect this child., and you want to find out what is going on. good luck and i really hope your son will be ok later.

Answer 10

I would think so and you shouldn't mind either. If someone molested my child, I'd do whatever it took to find out who did it and prosecute them. Are you afraid he is telling the truth and you know who did it? If this truly happened, he needs to get into therapy or he is going to have issues for the rest of his life.