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    Default Abuse by a Stepfather

    My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Georgia. My stepfather has hit, pushed, and punched me several times. I am 14, and I am afraid he is going to start hitting my whole sister and mother soon. My mother is aware of the whole situation and she just watches him when he puts his hands on me. I have talked to my mom about it being illegal for him to touch me like that, but she says she's told him to stop but he doesn't. I've old my real father and I don't think he wants to get involved, so he just stays quiet when I tell him. My stepfather and mother have a 8 year boy together, and he never diciplines him. Once my little brother scratched me in the face with a pencil and left a huge scar down the side of my face and my stepdad didn't even discipline him. What should I do?

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    Default Re: Stepfather Abuse

    You need to talk to a trusted adult, such as a school counselor. Or, call the police if you're assaulted.

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    My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Georgia. My stepfather has hit, pushed, and punched me several times. I am 14, and I am afraid he is going to start hitting my whole sister and mother soon. My mother is aware of the whole situation and she just watches him when he puts his hands on me. I have talked to my mom about it being illegal for him to touch me like that, but she says she's told him to stop but he doesn't. I've old my real father and I don't think he wants to get involved, so he just stays quiet when I tell him. My stepfather and mother have a 8 year boy together, and he never diciplines him. Once my little brother scratched me in the face with a pencil and left a huge scar down the side of my face and my stepdad didn't even discipline him. What should I do?
    Tell a counselor or teacher at school who you trust. Or you can call the police. I would do both - tell a teacher or adult you trust and ask them to go to the police with you or call the police for you.

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    Default Re: Abuse by a Stepfather

    Emarie, I am sure it sounds very scary to talk to someone, but you really need to find an adult that will help you.

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    Default Re: Abuse by a Stepfather

    You and the other children may be put into foster care.

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    You and the other children may be put into foster care.
    MAYBE, temporarily, but maybe not. Don't let this deter you from standing up for yourself!! Find a trusted adult to advocate for you, as other posters mentioned. It may seem scary now, but you can do it. The hardest part is getting the ball rolling... once a report is filed, the burden will be shifted from you to where it belongs- with adults who will protect you and your siblings.

    Might want to try and record something- audio or video. Georgia is a one party consent state so it will be admissible evidence.

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    You and the other children may be put into foster care.
    Op has a father. Op stated he/she felt father didn't want to get involved with the step father. Unless there is a reason op can't live with father it's likely that is where op would go.

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