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What should I do if a child is being abused in a daycare facility?
Asked on Oct 18th, 2011 on Criminal Law - Florida
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What kind of attorney should I seek from about a child abuse in a daycare facility?
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Criminal Attorney serving Bryan, TX
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No can do. Just got out of mediation, court at 130. Sorry.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2013 at 12:07 AM
Jacob P. Sartz
Contact the police department immediately and pull your child immediately out of the facility. Some alleged criminal conduct may result in civil litigation in addition to criminal charges. Generally, personal attorneys handle a lot of the types of claims which may also involve alleged criminal conduct. However, the criminal portion of any case needs to be pursued by the police or applicable responding governmental agency.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2011 at 1:58 PM
Drug Charges Attorney serving Houston, TX
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Cynthia Henley
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First get your child OUT of the facility. Then, you should contact the child care licensing bureau as well as local police.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
You call Child Protective Services not an attorney.
Answered on Oct 21st, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Transportation Attorney serving Mamaroneck, NY
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Go to the police and then seek a personal injury attorney.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
You should report the offense to social services. If you are the guardian of the victim-child, you may sue the facility through a personal injury lawyer.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Adoptions Attorney serving Lansing, MI
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Unless it's your child being abused, you don't need a lawyer. You need to contact CPS or the police and file a report immediately.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2011 at 1:31 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Pittsburgh, PA
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Law Office of Jeffrey L. Pollock
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If you are a mandatory reporter, call CYF. You do not need to hire a lawyer.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Lancaster, NH
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Harden Law Office
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If you believe abuse is occurring you are obligated to report to DCYF. It is a misdemeanor if you fail to report. I don't believe you need a lawyer unless you are seeking to sue day care on behalf of your child, then it would be a personal injury lawyer.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2011 at 12:10 PM
If you know or think that a child is being abused you should report it to the police and/or social services.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Child abuse is a criminal offense which should be reported to the police or a complaint sworn out to a magistrate. The parents likely have several civil causes of action against the day care provider and should consult with a personal injury attorney.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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You should call the police and CPS.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Orange, CA
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Law Office of Joe Dane
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If you want to report abuse then you should call the police. If you are the parent of the child and wants to sue then you should contact a personal injury attorney that has dealt with these type situations in the past.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Montrose, NY
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Law Office of Jared Altman
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You should seek for a personal injury attorney.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2011 at 12:16 AM
John D Duncan
I am very sorry to hear that you are experiencing such a devastating occurrence with your child. You need to do two things: 1. Contact the police and district attorney's office regarding the abuse. They will handle the criminal side of things. 2. Find a good personal injury attorney in your area to deal with the civil side of your case.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2011 at 6:06 PM
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You need to file a police report first and get criminal charges pressed. Then hire a local plaintiffs attorney to sue them. Shop around, lots of lawyers would be happy to take those cases on contingency.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2011 at 5:57 PM
Samuel H. Harrison
The first thing you need to do is remove the child from the center. The next step is to report the place to the agency that regulates day care centers. As for an attorney, almost anyone that does tort law (personal injury and the like) should be able to handle the case.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Speeding & Traffic Ticket Attorney serving Sherman Oaks, CA
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Law Offices of Phil Hache
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First I would immediately pull your child out of the school. Second, you should contact a police agency to see about reporting the school. They should be able to direct you on where to file the complaint. If your child has suffered harm, you may want to contact a civil personally injury attorney as well.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Denver, CO
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The Law Offices of Jaime Cowan, P.C.
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You should call social services and the law enforcement immediately.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Oakland, CA
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Dennis Roberts A Professional Corporation
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You need to report them to the police. Then you need a civil (not a criminal) attorney to sue these people.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Appellate Attorney serving University Place, WA
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Baner and Baner Law Firm
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It might be easiest to save money and tell the state.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Contract Negotiations Attorney serving Miami Lakes, FL
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Florido & Associates, P.A.
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You need to call the Authorities. They will notify the State Attorney.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2011 at 4:41 PM