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    Default Helping a Runaway Hide From Her Parents

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: IL

    A few months ago, a 15 year old was reported missing/runaway and from what her grandfather has told me, this will be her 5th time running away. Each time she has been linked to my 27 year old brother. He is married with 2 kids, but because of marital issues he is staying in my parents basement. Since she went missing, he has displayed many strange behaviors such as changing the locks in the basement, purchased a camp stove, and brought in a 55inch television which I later found out through one of his former friends that it is hollow and does not work, it's what he uses to hide the girl when my parents go to the basement. There have been random things of mine that go missing, and I have even found her bra in the bathroom. A few days ago, while my parents were out, my boyfriend found her hiding in our basement. As he went upstairs to notify someone she left through the window. She left her bag with items clearly showing she had been staying here for some time. The police were notified and brought my brother in for questioning but he was released that night. He denies everything and claims we are all lying against him. I fear for mine, my 2 year old daughter, 10 year old & 15 year old sister's safety as I know he is a sexual predator. He has hit me several times in the past. When I was 11 he used to make sexual comments toward me and would tell me all the time that he wishes I were "his girl". My parents know all of this information and have not taken any action. I feel that they are in denial and can not comprehend that there is something wrong with this "man". I don't know what else I can do. Please help, I need as much legal advice as I can get...

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    Default Re: 15 Year Old Runaway with My 27 Year Old Brother

    What is it you wish to accomplish?

    If your sisters are being abused, you must encourage them to speak out to a counselor, or CPS, or another adult. If they tell YOU, you must call CPS.

    Since the police apparently saw nothing wrong, there's nothing you can do with regards to the wayward 15 year old.

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    Default Re: Helping a Runaway Hide From Her Parents

    This is the third time the police has come to our home looking for this runaway, and even with her belongings here, nothing is being done. There have been several neighbors who have spotted her leaving our home on different occasions. This has been going on since November of 2010. I'm beginning to lose confidence and trust in the Police. From what my sister's have told me, he has only verbally abused them. From my past with him, I do not want to wait for anything more. I'm not too familiar with Illinois law, and I'm a bit confused as to why with everything that has happened that this "man" has not faced any consequences?! Is the fact that she is a runaway and coming here on her own free will have anything to do with why they are not arresting him?

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    Default Re: Helping a Runaway Hide From Her Parents

    It could be that they're waiting to gather more evidence before arresting him and charging him with anything - that is assuming he's actually broken the law and there's proof of that.

    What are the girl's parents doing about it?

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    Default Re: 15 Year Old Runaway with My 27 Year Old Brother

    Quote Quoting Dogmatique
    If they tell YOU, you must call CPS.
    If they tell YOU, I suggest that you are morally obligated to call Child Protective Services, but also assert that you are under absolutely no legal obligation to do so, since you are not a "mandated reporter".

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