Question for social workers *might be disturbing*

[sawyerthedestroyer]

Thanks!

[karmasabiotch]

Did the Person who heard the story directly call child protective service? They need to call everyone that will listen and ask for Supervisors. They also need to call the school counselor and the Deputy that's in charge on the child sex crimes unit.

[nikki24]

If the officer said the case is closed more than likely they didn't find any type of supporting evidence of any abuse or the like. L probably denied any abuse because of fear and backlash from her parents and therefore there was nothing to go on. Personally, I would tread carefully because you may end up putting L in a worse situation if the police keep getting called or something out of the sort. Though you mean well, it could cause much worse problems, just something to keep in mind.

And though you believe you have more evidence from this 3rd party you are really getting into a lot of hearsay, after hearsay, and the police can't go completely off of that. I would suggest if you really are that concerned to contact your local child protective agency and make a phone call anonymously which you are able to do. The agency is typically legally bind to check on all alleged abuse cases. Again, there is a very high likelihood that nothing will come out of it since L will probably continue to deny the allegations but it might be worth a shot. You, however, will not be able to get any updates since it is private regarding whether or not the case is open and what if anything they found.

This is a very tough situation but these allegations can be very difficult to prove especially when the victim is unwilling to admit to any abuse and there will have to be clear and convincing evidence for anything drastic to happen

I really wish the best for her, poor girl.

[Tacocat]

What state do you live in? Most states have an office of the Ombudsman, which takes reports of abuse of vulnerable people. L would be included since she's a minor. Have you tried calling child protective services? They have to investigate every claim. I would think L telling you directly what's been going on would be enough to start an investigation.

[tulip]

I think multiple reports to CPS would be a good way to start. Could Mom get mutual friend to call also? Since the mother of L knew/knows this is happening maybe they can do something.

My heart breaks for L.

[sawyerthedestroyer]

Karma: I don't know if the mutual friend ever reported it. This is all my friend, Mom, told me yesterday.

ahots: I live in Arkansas. I looked up our state obudsman and they seem to focus solely on the elderly.

I'm not sure who, specifically, Mom called other than the local police. She just said it was a hotline that the police referred her to.

I know better than to get directly involved or to make any phone calls based on what Mom told me. I can, however, help her find resources, which is why I'm asking.

[WOT?*]

I didn't see the OP but based on responses I googled and found this:

cacarkansas.org/

www.aradvocates.org/

www.accardv.uams.edu/CACs-AR-website-609.pdf

www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/index.php?s=58&state=arkansas

www.childrenssafetycenter.org/

Google Child Advocate Arkansas and you'll probably find more.

[sawyerthedestroyer]

Thank you so much!