Have you ever had to call Child Protective Services?
@ShawnsBidness (381)
United States
April 10, 2007 6:54pm CST
Have you ever had to call Child Protective Services or whatever the agency is called where you live on a parent that you know? Have you had to call on a stranger? If you've called, what kind of feelings did you have about the situation - feelings of remorse, sense of relief, guilt, etc? Share a bit about why you caled and the situation that prompted you to do so.
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
11 Apr 07
Yea actually many yrs ago three of us (myself and two friends) called on a 'friend'/coworker who was brutally abusive to her son...and F.A.C.S didnt do a DAMN THING....So how did i feel? I felt glad that I called...which turned to being totally PISSED OFF about F.A.C.S not doing anything which then turned into grief and sorrow for this poor boy who ended up getting beaten and abused even worse after F.A.C.S had showed up....After that the most I could do was "babysit" or have them spend time at my place etc (which was easy since I'd just had my second child so she wanted to be around alot anyway) so I could step in when she started getting too heated with her son etc etc ya know....
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@ShawnsBidness (381)
• United States
11 Apr 07
Now that is really upsetting to hear. It is terrible when agencies that are supposed to protect children don't do their job. We hear about that too much now a days and even in the past. Thank you for stepping up and making the call and then helping the little boy who probably wanted to be with you as he knew he could have a some peace and normalcy in your home.
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@vwlssknght (653)
• United States
11 Apr 07
No, but I almost did. My daughter lives with her mother and her mother's friend, who just so happens to be married to an abusive illegal alien. I fear for her safety. I should make the call.
@ShawnsBidness (381)
• United States
11 Apr 07
Please do and don't wait any longer. Your daughter is in danger if the man is hurting her. A child is often too afraid to speak out about their abuse. Please call now!
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