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    Default Physical Abuse

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

    im 17.5 ill be 18 june. and i have been psychially abused by my dad for about 4.5yrs, he has no custody over me but he lives w/ me and my mom. and technically hes not my real dad. but i have bruises and marks. from him hitting me and recently he has been hitting me in the right side of my head and causing my ear to leak out fluid. i have called children services and they sadi that the info that they have isnt enough for them to do anything. my mom wont do anything because she has been married to him for 16 years. and i cant take it anymore i have a healthy home that will take me and a job and a way to and from school. i dont know wat to do anymore can someone please help!

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    Default Re: Psychical Abuse

    The next time that your step father hits you CALL 911! Social services will step in a bit quicker with the police on their side. You should have your ear looked at, you could have hearing damage.
    Your not gonna get emancipated...(by the time it gets to court, you'll be 18) and you can't leave the home without moms permission. If she gives it, you can go.
    Is your father in the picture? Are you able to live with him?

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    Default Re: Psychical Abuse

    no my father doesnt even know i exist, its a long story but my best frends mom is willing to take me and still let me have contact w/ my mother

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    Default Re: Psychical Abuse

    no my father doesnt even know i exist, its a long story but my best frends mom is willing to take me and still let me have contact w/ my mother.

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    Default Re: Psychical Abuse

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    no my father doesnt even know i exist, its a long story but my best frends mom is willing to take me and still let me have contact w/ my mother.

    Your mom's best friend has no legal standing in this matter, no matter what she or your mother says. Your mother is your legal guardian until you're 18 or until the courts order otherwise.

    Take Gigirle's advise: Next time he threatens or physically assaults you in ANY way, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY and keep calling until the authorities show up!

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    is there anyway to take this to court and get me in a better living situation or anything.

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    If there is no official record (police report, CPS investigation/determination) or no visible physical injuries that you can show officials, then most likely not. It may just be viewed as a child crying wolf.

    That's why it is imperative that, the next time it happens, you follow gigirle's advice and call 911 immediately. That way, the police will document the incident and will quite possibly bring in CPS. Either way, there is an official record at that point.

    You might also want to bring this to the attention of your school counselor.

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