Lobbying in Sacramento today.....

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by Lux

Thanks for the link by the way. I was just asking for someone I know.

I dont know HOW the situation would be perceived, a lot depends upon the amount of evidence that can be gathered. Pictures, videotape, audiotape, doctor's visits, teachers observations, all can go a long way toward creating credibility.

any time a child is abused it is a sad situation, and the PARENT has a duty to protect. anyone who KNOWS of abuse or even suspects it should make a phone call, even if it is anonymous, so that the kids are spared futher harm. Their mother needs to get over herself and put her kids' welfare first rather than her personal belief regarding "divorce" its too bad this is happening, and maybe someone will intervene. Good luck.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by Lux

Thanks, sorry for all that.

No need to apologize, glad to help (I hope I helped!) and I hope things change for the child(ren).

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by Lux

Sorry for being misleading, it's not in the present, it's from the past. I was just wondering how they're supposed to deal with it now, not necessarily from a specifically legal point of view (otherwise I'd just look up the exact laws) but an informed opinion. There is no evidence left and it's all done with now, but for obtaining some kind of peace of mind. Thanks.

Im sure there are websites relating to adult survivors of abuse, and I would advise them to search out support groups. here is a link for Survivors support groups
another link
online forum for survivors
good source of info

btw: everyone develops their own coping mechanisms and who is to say whether a person hasnt in fact made peace with the past? If not, I hope those links will help...at least, they will provide a starting point.