A priority is being sure the animal in question is being abused and the owner is violating local laws. What some would call abuse it might not be abuse by definition of your local laws on abused animals. Check the animal at different times of the day. If you see a lack of sufficient water, food, and proper shelter of the animal, it might just be ignorance on the owner's part. Your local police station or animal shelter are better experienced to assess the situation and take the appropriate action. If you see out right abuse like beating, kicking, choking or any other violent action against the animal try to document the abuse (video tape or take a picture) and contact your local police station or animal shelter right away. Ring or somehow tell the local authorities responsible for animal protection, such as the RSPCA or SPCA, depending one where one resides.
If you abuse your child, then your in serious trouble, if you don't, then you don't have to worry.
Yes, a veterinarian can involve law enforcement if they suspect animal abuse or neglect during a visit.
The child is usually taken away from the abuser.
Allow Animal Control to investigate your suspicions. Avoid the confrontation!
If you suspect child abuse, always do the following: 1. Call the police. 2. Call Child Protective Services. 3. Keep documentation.
If you suspect abuse is happening in your community, you should report it to the authorities immediately. Document any evidence you have, such as photos or witness statements. Encourage others to speak up and support the victims. Seek help from local organizations or hotlines that specialize in handling abuse cases.
The only thing you can do is to bring the child into a pediatrician and have them examine the child for abuse. Tell them you suspect someone and ask that they check for internal scratches or any evidence of abuse. If there is abuse, have it documented and press charges. If the doctor cannot find anything, then there isn't a case. In the future, unless you fully trust your boyfriends, do not allow them alone time with your child.
It would all depend on the type of abuse. Every state has different laws. Also, if you have proof. If you suspect abuse and its a loved one being neglected- be pro active- get involved. Laws do not tolerate abuse by the hands of a caregiver.
If the situation is an immediate emergency, you should call 911. The National Center on Elder Abuse maintains a database of phone numbers for each state which you can call if you suspect someone has fallen victim to elderly abuse.
you ask the question right and you don't get an answer call a number to report abuse
find the nearest corner and cry cuz your getting fired and going to jail
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