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If a parent is leaving a child in an overheated space for long periods of time, is that considered child abuse?
Asked on Jul 08th, 2012 on Child Custody - New Jersey
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This dad that I know lives with his sister in a 2 bedroom apartment. He keeps his little boy in a room that is really hot, temperatures in the 90's and 100's. He does not take the boy out for air and they stay in the room all the time. The boy has ADHD.
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Dennis P. Mikko
The actions you describe could be considered child abuse.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 9:57 PM
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Yes.
Answered on May 29th, 2013 at 1:15 AM
If you feel there is child abuse, you should contact the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Answered on Aug 09th, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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Your acquaintance would be in trouble with the law if he did that to a dog! It is abuse, and you should call Child Services.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2012 at 2:25 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
You should contact child protective services.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2012 at 12:24 AM
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Yes. Call your local child welfare agency now. You may make an anonymous report. Don't wait.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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If you have that concern notify the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 12:48 PM
It certainly could be but you can always call in to DHS and allow them investigate.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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Call child protective services in your area.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 12:32 PM
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It could be. The best thing for you to do is report this to the Department of Job and Family services, and they will investigate. Your name will not be reported to him.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 11:39 AM
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It is only a problem if it is a health issue. Child protective services may investigate.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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It certainly could be. You should start by contacting the police.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:26 PM
In my opinion, if that is happening, it is abuse or neglect and child protective services should be called.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:13 PM
If you feel the child is endangered you might consider a complaint to DHS. There are not enough facts to render an intelligent decision.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 9:44 PM
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Under the circumstances, you should speak with your local / county office of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. Any incident of child abuse or neglect should be reported and investigated. You may find your local DHR office online at DHR.Alabama.gov. As of July 27, 2012, he DHR website states: Alabama law is clear on reporting abuse and neglect of children under the age of 18. If you are someone who comes in regular contact with children - physician, a teacher, social worker, nurse, or day care worker, for example you should be aware of your legal obligation to report incidents of suspected or obvious child abuse or neglect. If you are a concerned citizen, neighbor, friend or family member who is aware of such incidents, you should make a report to those who can take action.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 3:40 PM
At the very least this needs to be reported to the state agency that handles child protection matters. In Mississippi, that agency is known as DHS and they have thge authority to go in and inspect the living arrangements, conditions, etc., to make sure that the child is in no danger. If the child is in some kind of danger, they have the authority to remove the child from the home and place the child in an environment where the child would be safe.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 2:48 PM
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You should call Child Protective Services.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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Sounds like it could be. Call CPS of DHS and report the condition.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 1:52 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
If it bothers you, contact Child Protective Services. ADHD is NOT a communicable disease, and is certainly no reason to keep a kid cooped up in an apartment. It can be treated to some degree with medication. Failing to treat the child medically, along with all of the other stuff may demonstrate that he should NOT be the custodial parent for the child. Foster care, adoption, or placing the child in the mother's care are options.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 1:44 PM
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Oklahoma law requires every health care professional, teacher, and every OTHER person who has reason to believe that a child under 18 is being abused or neglected, or is in danger of being abused or neglected, must report the suspicion of abuse promptly to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS). OKDHS policy and state law require strict maintenance of the confidentiality of reporters of child abuse. So if you have reason to believe that a child is being abused, neglected, or is in danger of being neglected you have a duty under the law to report that suspicion to the OKDHS. Whether or not it is actual abuse or neglect is one for the proper authorities.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 1:31 PM
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It may be, file a complaint with Child Protective Services.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Steven D. Dunnings
You should call child protective services.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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It could be abusive.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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I would call Child Protective Services and a caseworker can go into the home and investigate. The boy's safety is in question.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:24 AM
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Sounds like neglect to me, but marginal. It does make me wonder, though: are there other ways in which he is failing this child.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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Whether the situation you describe is abuse cannot be answered without someone actually investigating the scene in person. If you have enough real information to believe the situation is harmful to the child, you should call Child Protective Services and ask them to investigate.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:21 AM
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Contact social services and let them decide. They are the experts. Good luck.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:11 AM
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Call cops. Perhaps it is abuse.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:09 AM
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If you think this amounts to abuse, you can report it to the proper authorities. Do an internet search for Florida abuse hotline to get the number.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:00 AM
There are multiple charges that could apply: child abuse, abuse of a vulnerable person, child neglect, etc. If you are concerned about the child's safety then you should call the police.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 9:15 AM
If you feel that a child is in danger of immediate physical harm, you should contact the local Child Protective Services agency.
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2012 at 8:33 PM
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If you feel the child is in danger and is being mistreated you can call the DHS hotline and report it, your name will not be disclosed and it sounds like this should be done as soon as possible.
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2012 at 8:32 PM
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You need not conclude that it is abuse in order to call your local county cys agency.
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2012 at 8:32 PM
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If what you're saying is true, call Child Protective Services immediately.
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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Call social services.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:20 PM