Should i report this child abuse? - DCFS - FAQs Child Abuse and Neglect - hzgn.com

lets call this girl "amy".
Amy is very wealthy, good at sports, designer clothes, and a gorgeous house you would think she has everything in the world... but she doesn't, she doesn't have a happy family, what so ever.
Her parents beat her, is what she told me; Me and 'amy' aren't good friends at all, we don't get along and are rivals. But that's beside the point; in one of the AIM conversations we had, she was trying to make me feel bad for her; she said "I have the bruises, cuts, and everything else to prove it" I was talking to one of her best friends about it and she said that Amy has told her about it too; Do you think that it is best to report this?
I would feel horrible if she had to leave her house, for she loves her sister and loves her PRIVATE school.
what do you think the best thing for me to do is?
I really need advise.

thanks so much!
xoxo

You're chatting on AIM with a girl you completely dislike?

Anyways, if you do that again, and she brings up cuts and bruises again, then you suggest that she visit the school nurse. The school nurse is trained to recognized signs of child abuse and will do the right thing.

YES, report the child abuse to a social worker, counselor, doctor, police, or any official. It is the right thing to do, you may be the only one who can help her. Do it today.

You didn't say how old Amy is. If we are talking about a little kid then someone should know about it. Good luck*

you need to tell someone. she could be seriously hurt.

If she is bruised and everything then it is abuse. Who is the one beating her up? I don't think she would tell you this if she didnt want you to report it. Believe in the end she will thank you. Report it because nobody deserves to lives like this.

Not ruin someones life because of an AIM conversation or hearsay. If you really care that much about an acquaintance then go to her house. And she is not a child she is a teenager, If someone that old is truly unhappy they can easily solve the problem on their own.

of course you should report the parents.

you shouldn't let those parents get away with hurting your "rival"
no matter how much you don't like eachother you cannot let her parents do this to her

Report it.
Doesn't matter if Amy is telling you the truth or not. It's best to report it, have the police or social services check it out. After you report it, it'll be out of your hands. If Amy is telling the truth, you will be doing more good then harm.

I want to add...
Anytime in the future if you come across any kind of abuse, no matter who the person is..male/female, child, teen, adult, love/like/hate the person stranger/friend/family. You should always report the abuse. Physical, mental, domestic etc..

No one deserves to be abused. Those who are being abuse may not have the will power to report it to higher authority. The person who does the abusing gives such an impact on the other person they are afraid to report it themselves. And this feeling can go for children, teens and adults.

If you think she is being abused, then report it.

Amber whether you get along with Amy or not in my opinion you should most certainly report this abuse. You can do so in confidence and nobody needs to know who reported it. If you truly feel that this girl is in danger then it would be the proper thing to do. How would you feel if the shoe was reversed and it was happening to you and nobody was to report it. You could call Children's Aid Society, or whatever child care agency is in your community. They will most likely do an investigation and if necessary may very well remove this child from that environment for a while. Best of luck.

YES, YES, YES, YES !!!!!!!! You should tell someone. Tell a consuar, social worker, policeman, teacher, anyone!!!!!!

I come from a similar type of community, with everyone going to private school and having big houses...and if I was in the same situation as you:

I would ask her about it more, in person.
First of all, I would find out if she is telling the truth...
If you're sure she's true, tell her that you truly are concerned despite the differences you might have. Tell her that you can help her through this, because she cannot keep living like this. If she wants help, give it to her.
Tell an adult, a counselor at your school, the police, SOMEONE.

Child abuse is terrible.
"Amy" shouldn't have to go through this.

if she really has bruises and everything, yes
but i think it may be best not to get into it IF YOU CAN AVOID IT
especially when the two of you don't get along
that may create a huge problem on your part
though if you strongly believe that her life is bad because of family abuse
i would report it
its important.

It sounds as though you are friends with one of Amy's friends. Since this girl has seen/heard about the abuse as well, you should report it together. It will be less awkward for the both of you and it is the right thing to do. Report it to a school counselor, as they will know the right people to contact.

Good luck!