A friend of mine is being abused by his father. He is afraid to do something because he doesn't want to be seperated from the rest of his family. He refuses to call for help. What should I do?
2007-08-09 19:22:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Tell him to go to the cops as soon as possible. They won't separate him from his family unless his family is abusing him too. The father will go to jail and your friend won't have any contact with him whatsoever. Help your friend out and go to the police department with him. Tell the cops that you're friend is scared. Don't worry they won't separate him from the rest of the family, just the father. He will go to jail. The only thing I could think of his talking him into going to the cops, let him know he'll be OK and his father will go to jail. Goodluck and sorry if I didn't help.
2007-08-09 19:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you don't mention what type of abuse your friend has endured, it doesn't really matter. The fact that you state that he IS being abused ( not that he thinks he might be...) says a lot. He needs to get help now, even if he is not ready or afraid to admit it. If he cannot confide in his mom, or she is in denial, I would advise you to talk to an advisor at school or any other authority figure who is willing and able to help. It might seem difficult to do right now, but trust me, you will thank yourself later.
2007-08-09 19:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by 99% Tater says: TAX THE RICH! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is being sexually abused, or physically abused to the point that his life is in danger, talk to your parents or a school counsellor immediately.
Other than those extreme situations, your friend might need to fight this battle on his own. Alot of people survive abusive situations, and they end up being stronger. Be supportive. Be there when he needs someone to talk to. Let him know you're are behind him 100% if he ever wants to go talk to someone.
2007-08-09 19:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by C S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am so sorry for what your friend is going through. is there any way that your friend can tell his mother or another adult in the family what is going on? generally speaking, if the mother is not involved in any of the abuse, she would be willing to believe her son. please encourage your friend to speak up. he has a voice, whether he realizes it or not. if anything, your friend's father should be worrying. he will be the one punished, not your friend. if your friend is not willing to speak up, don't push him too far. if you believe in your heart that this abuse is just entirely too dangerous, take matters into your own hands, don't just be a bystander. take action. good luck!
2007-08-09 19:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way, whatever we/you do, the father has to keep away from him.
2007-08-09 19:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by Bruce B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋