What should I do if my father is an abusive father?

Be prepared to answer questions about when and how your father has abused you. You can also contact a mandated reporter (teacher, therapist). Comply with authority figures. If you called the police or child services, they may arrive and interview you. Police, social workers, therapists or others may want to talk with you about the situation.

When should you call the police on your own child?

If your child’s behavior has escalated to the point of physical abuse, assault, and destruction of property, or if he is engaging in risky or dangerous behavior outside the home, then getting the policed involved might be the right thing to do. But calling the police on your own child is a difficult decision to make.

What should I do if I am being abused as a child?

If you are in imminent danger or are currently being physically or sexually abused, call for help immediately. You can call your local emergency contact number (i.e. 911) or the police/law enforcement station. Consider calling a Child Services Hotline. They are trained to deal with abuse.

What should I do if my father is threatening to kill me?

You may be in immediate danger if your father is: currently threatening to harm you or abuse you, carrying a weapon (including heavy objects), chasing you with an intent to abuse you, or if you are currently being physically hurt or sexually abused. Get away and go somewhere safe.

Is it possible to make amends with a grown child?

It may not. There may be nothing you can do to save your relationship with your grown child. But making amends is something that you do as much for your own integrity as for him or her. It helps you to feel as though you have made a sincere and heartfelt attempt to address the relationship.

What should I do if my father beats me up?

The police may conduct an investigation and speak to you and your parents or legal guardians. In severe cases, and if you choose to press charges, your father may undergo a trial. Get therapy or counseling. If you have endured an abusive situation, the trauma will not resolve itself.