How to Save a Child Abuse Victim's Life

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you’re a neighbor who suspects abuse in a family

   Make them see the reality of your suspicions and help them in getting help for the child that is being abused! , The actions of a family member weigh heavy in the decision to investigate the family. , If you're a police officer that has been to the house of a reported victim and saw the victim, but had no reason to further investigate, be a human being that investigates on his or her own time.
   
   Drop by the house unexpectedly to "check up" on a daily basis.
   
   Make it your mission in life to save a life. , Letting a case fall through your fingers can result in feelings of guilt that you were allowing the child to continually be abused and eventually their death is hanging over your head! But remember that the abuser is always the person at fault! , Hand it to a police officer or a postman for that matter, just so someone else can take the steps to save a life! , Take her/him to a shelter, send them to a family member or as a last resort, put them up for adoption! Someone is there to help save your child’s life! , Notify authorities; take the child to protective custody or a family member.
   
   Saving the child should be everyone’s first priority!
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   Step 2: report it to your local authorities

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   Step 3: be it police

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   Step 4: child protection agencies

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   Step 5: or family members you witness visiting the suspected victim.

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   Step 6: If you’re a teacher who is suspicious of a child’s recent loss of school days

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   Step 7: notify the principal

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   Step 8: make it a point in meeting with the family

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   Step 9: and make a choice of saving a child’s life.

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    Step 10: If you’re a friend of a suspected victim

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    Step 11: tell your parents of your suspicions.

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    Step 12: If you’re a family member who has witnessed your niece

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    Step 13: granddaughter or grandson’s abuse

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    Step 14: call the authorities immediately.

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    Step 15: If you’re in an authoritative position

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    Step 16: recognize your position to help save lives.

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    Step 17: If you’re in a social authoritative position and the case is sitting on your desk

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    Step 18: investigate.

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    Step 19: If you’re a social worker with too many cases piled on your desk

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    Step 20: hand the case to someone who isn’t so busy.

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    Step 21: If you’re a wife

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    Step 22: watching your child being beaten by your husband or boyfriend

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    Step 23: get your child out of that environment.

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    Step 24: If you’re a husband/boyfriend

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    Step 25: knowing your wife is abusive; you have to take measures to save that child!

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