Recourse for Child Abuse That Does Not Involve Prosecution

My question involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: Wyoming.

My girlfriend, who is 17 years old, has dealt with physical, emotional, and sexual abuse from her parents for her entire life. At one it was reported, and there was an investigation into it, but her parents got her and her siblings to lie about what happened in the household, and the parents suffered no consequences. I have tried to get her to make another report, but she is afraid of making her parents angry and worsening the situation, and also does not want to separate her siblings from her parents. In my opinion, these issues are less important than getting her away from them: As far as I understand, she should be able to gain temporary protection in some way if she reports anything; her parents deserve to be punished; and her siblings are also better off outside of that environment, even if they are not the primary targets of abuse. She, however, does not see it this way. So, while I would make sure a traditional accusation of child abuse took place if I could, I cannot, because I need her to cooperate. If she doesn't agree with my actions, she can sabotage them by lying again. Another danger if something she doesn't want happens with this situation is that she will kill herself. Suicide is something she has considered and attempted many times, and she has stated that, in the current situation, she intends to do so again. This is the reason I absolutely need to do something: If she isn't somehow removed from her family, she is very likely to attempt suicide multiple more times. So, my question is: Is there any way, in the state of Wyoming, a child can legally leave a family without parental consent, that does not require prosecuting the parents or removing the other siblings? Please, if there are any methods you can think of, tell me. A life may depend on it.

Is there any way, in the state of Wyoming, a child can legally leave a family without parental consent, that does not require prosecuting the parents or removing the other siblings?

No, nor in most any other state either.

And how long would a child abuse case last if one were to happen? Because, if it could be prolonged for a year, and she was in a temporary care arrangement for that time, she might just agree, provided the case would be likely to fail. And then, there's also the possibility that it won't, which I personally will be hoping for. Is that a reasonable option?

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And how long would a child abuse case last if one were to happen? Because, if it could be prolonged for a year, and she was in a temporary care arrangement for that time, she might just agree, provided the case would be likely to fail. And then, there's also the possibility that it won't, which I personally will be hoping for. Is that a reasonable option?

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A child abuse case can go on for weeks, and months.

However, if she's determined to keep her mouth shut - and I say this as gently as I can - she has no business getting social services involved.

They are in the business of protecting minors who actually need to be protected. Y'know?

I think someone whose life is in danger is someone who needs protecting. I appreciate getting legal information in a factual and non-biased manner, but once you start making ethical judgments such as that, you need to actually have some empathy. I'm done with this forum.

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I think someone whose life is in danger is someone who needs protecting. I appreciate getting legal information in a factual and non-biased manner, but once you start making ethical judgments such as that, you need to actually have some empathy. I'm done with this forum.

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If you were that concerned we wouldn't be having this online conversation - you would have acted already.

You're welcome.

May I say that as a victim of child abuse/sexual abuse has absolutely ruined my entire life?
I am in counseling of coarse, but that feeling I get at 5:00pm & the previous knowledge of what went on. I will also add that my Mother was no where in sight. At almost 50 years old, these issues continue to haunt me everyday.
If only I could make a difference. If only with my testimony, we can prevent it from happening again.
As a victim? I say make a report...... to the police....... ASAP

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You could be charged with neglect with knowledge and no action. I would do something about it TODAY!

I don't know how. I don't have their address or anything, and even if I did, if I don't have her cooperation, nothing will get accomplished, for the reasons I have mentioned. If there is a report that doesn't end in a conviction, which is what would probably end up happening, things would get a lot worse.

Sorry about what I said earlier. This is a sensitive subject for me, and I overreacted to that comment. I understand what the person actually meant now, and really, I want to thank all of you for your help, even if it hasn't always been what I wanted to hear.