Monday, August 25, 2014

What can a 16 year old do about the severe verbal and physical Abuse from adopted family?

Asked 28 days ago - Marana, AZ

 

I was contacted by a 16 year old who is being extremely physical and emotionally abused by the adopted family. What can we do and what can this 16 year old do?

 

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    Danielle K Graham

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    Business Attorney - Phoenix, AZ

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    Answered 26 days ago. Absolutely call the police. If you are looking for a civil remedy (i.e., getting money from the abusers), you can file a lawsuit to recover for the emotional abuse. The more urgent matter is getting the 16-year-old out of harms' way by calling the police (or 911 should the abuse happen again).

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    Ryan W Cummings

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    Domestic Violence Lawyer - Scottsdale, AZ

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    Answered 29 days ago. Call the police. If a person is suffering from physical abuse the police will intervene. The next stop would be cps.

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