I have a nephew I think is being neglected and abused...what can I do?
His grades could be better. He is failing on subject. He is 13--weighs 72 pounds small His punishment is:
**3 strappings with a belt by stepdad, that left bruises.
1000 pushups
Staying in the pushup position for an hour or longer.
He's been confined to his room for 6 weeks now; it is stripped of everything. he can come out to FIX HIS OWN DINNER, but must eat with his back to the family room--where mom, 4 year old and sometimes stepdad are happily interacting is away for a year now
My sister says she never hugs him and finds it hard to even touch him. I told her she needs some help she says no. I've begged them to get counseling, no. I've anonymously talked to CPS and they say the kids out of danger with stepdad gone, and while the 'punishments' are unusual--their aim is to keep families together. I've had him for at least half of his life, till she married this guy, and we have a strong bond. He's a good kid at heart. I think he's not gettting good grades because its the ONLY thing she repeatedly says she wants from him; and since he gets nothing else from her---he's withholding.
What can I do?
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To find a lawyer in your area you can start with www.findlaw.com
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Thank you, DB, I did call again...I think a lawyer would be a good idea. We are across state lines, so I'd need to find one in her state.
Good luck!