how do you prove mental abuse in children ?

Question

are there any legally recognised ways of proving mental abuse in children ?

Answer 1

I was mentally and physicaly abused as a child, and grew up to have clinical depression. Emotional abuse cannot be proved, but can make a child fearful and have behavioural problems. It is one of the 'silent killers' that can cause post traumatic stress disorder. It cannot be proved as the scars are inside. Problems usually manifest later in life.

Answer 2

I was emotionally and physically abuse and neglect from the age of 2 I reported this 3 times in school and no one did anything! They can't prove emotional abuse without multiple video/audio recordings of verbal and or physical abuse. I didn't even realize or comprehend the abuse until I was ten. I have depression, ptsd, and low self esteem, I'm 26 and have issues with socialization because I wasn't properly socialized as a child, my physical health is deteriorating as a result of the neglect that was inflicted on me and I didn't receive medical treatment that I needed as a child that has damaged my sinuses, my bladder, the bones and joints in my legs, reproductive organs and my eyes. My symptoms of abuse weren't blatant enough for it to be worthwhile when I was a kid are dreadfully apparent as an adult and effect me everyday.

Answer 3

Mental abuse in a child (depends how old) can be quite easily proved. There is the testimoney of the child, perhaps records of conversations, letters or eye witnesses from teachers to neighbors and or relatives. But I am a little confuses in your question as to just who is allegedly the abuser> And how old is the child in question? I think you are also trying to say that your fiance's and you heard that the daughter is being told that you do not want to see her??

Answer 4

It's almost impossible to prove in a court of law. Unless the child is being physically or sexually abused or is being neglected it's really difficult to do anything. However if you are worried about a child's welfare you can always report it to Social Services or the NSPCC, as mental abuse can often lead on to physical abuse.

Answer 5

As a teacher, I've come across quite a few children who are obviously being mentally abused by their caregivers. Do you know, there is nothing we can do about it? Unless someone is physically abusing or neglecting a child, it is almost impossible to intervene. Because the abuse involves control of a child's mind, he/she will usually defend the abuser to the hilt. The child is brought up to think this is a 'normal' and healthy relationship.

Answer 6

its difficult to prove mental abuse in children but it would be usefull to involve the child protection services. to contact social services to do an investigation of the child and the signs and symptoms of abuse eg emotional shock, bedwetting, shyness, withdrawn, neglect also to look at if the child shows signs of being abused in other ways. also to have a good look at childrens act 2004, national framework for children, and mental health act 1983 for guidelines. you cant prove mental abuse without an official report from child protection, social services and child pyciatrist. ( Bare in mind the symptoms of abuse may apear much later in life).

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Answer 8

A psychologist would recognise whether the child is/was being mentally abused. A court would accept such a report.

Answer 9

If you are going through court ask for cafcas and the court appointed guardian to be involved and they will talk to the child and document their finds. I have got a really good guardian Mr Wale and he had helped a lot. If you need any help or advice please do not hesitate to get in touch. It must be a hard tome for both the children and you. Hope this helps. Be strong. Good luck.

Answer 10

You have to do it through the courts and DHS and the Child Abuse Hotline.. you can't question them yourself because many times parents/teachers/loved ones unwittingly lead the children to the answers they WANT or THINK they should hear.

It takes a professional to do it right.