10-24-2022, 09:34 PM
It's not the job of an abuse witness to try and determine what CPS will or won't do. And a witness probably doesn't know if there are other reports of harm that have been filed (like from a school) that would be another piece in the puzzle.
"Child abuse is broadly defined as when a parent or caretaker emotionally, physically, or sexually abuses, neglects, or abandons of a child. Child abuse laws are intended to protect children from serious harm while still allowing parents to raise and discipline their children as they see fit. Cases of child abuse are more frequent in the United States than most people realize: every year there more than 3 million reports of child abuse made, involving almost 6 million children. Four or five children are killed by child abuse or neglect every day.
Again, if you suspect that someone is abusing a child, report it by calling 1-808-832-5300 from Oahu, or 1-800-494-3991 from a neighbor island. You can also contact visit FindLaw’s Where to Get Help for Child Abuse section for more information on what to do.
Hawaii Child Abuse Laws Related Resources:
Physical, psychological, and emotional effects of child abuse can be extreme. You should always report possible child abuse cases to the authorities as soon as possible. For more introductory information about this topic, you can visit FindLaw’s child abuse section. If you would like to talk to a lawyer concerning an existing or possible case of child abuse, you can contact a Hawaii criminal defense attorney in your area."
https://www.findlaw.com/state/hawaii-law...-laws.html
1980's PSA I remember watching as a kid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8z97F48Ef4
When you decide to make a report they will want to know exactly what is being screamed at them, not vague generalizations. Recordings are best but written quoted statements (including expletives fully spelled out) are also useful.
Even if the verbal abuse doesn't trigger any legal action, sometimes being put on notice that it's on the radar will push somebody to get the help that they need.
"Child abuse is broadly defined as when a parent or caretaker emotionally, physically, or sexually abuses, neglects, or abandons of a child. Child abuse laws are intended to protect children from serious harm while still allowing parents to raise and discipline their children as they see fit. Cases of child abuse are more frequent in the United States than most people realize: every year there more than 3 million reports of child abuse made, involving almost 6 million children. Four or five children are killed by child abuse or neglect every day.
Again, if you suspect that someone is abusing a child, report it by calling 1-808-832-5300 from Oahu, or 1-800-494-3991 from a neighbor island. You can also contact visit FindLaw’s Where to Get Help for Child Abuse section for more information on what to do.
Hawaii Child Abuse Laws Related Resources:
Physical, psychological, and emotional effects of child abuse can be extreme. You should always report possible child abuse cases to the authorities as soon as possible. For more introductory information about this topic, you can visit FindLaw’s child abuse section. If you would like to talk to a lawyer concerning an existing or possible case of child abuse, you can contact a Hawaii criminal defense attorney in your area."
https://www.findlaw.com/state/hawaii-law...-laws.html
1980's PSA I remember watching as a kid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8z97F48Ef4
When you decide to make a report they will want to know exactly what is being screamed at them, not vague generalizations. Recordings are best but written quoted statements (including expletives fully spelled out) are also useful.
Even if the verbal abuse doesn't trigger any legal action, sometimes being put on notice that it's on the radar will push somebody to get the help that they need.