Each state has laws on child abuse and it's best to pull up you state government site and review the child abuse laws. Abuse to children is prevalent in our nation and it's important to put the child's safety first - often times family members or friends refrain from getting involved and the child is left to fiend for themselves. There is one thing that keeps ringing a bell in my ears though, "We are our brother's keeper."
The most common elements of child abuse in all States is physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect and this can be difficult to identify if the child is young and unable to communicate the abuse to others. Children suffer for years form physical abuse without anyone realizing or knowing they are suffering. At times a spouse refuses to admit that their husband and/or wife is actually abusing the children. Other times both parents are abusive and that leaves the child or children without any protection.
Some of the States child abuse laws contains exemptions for Christian Scientists or religion - this again leaves the children without a liaison to protect them. Recently, a little toddler died in my State because there wasn't anyone to intervene and she was left at the mercy of others.
Although the news media tries to help by exposing the abuse, there are times that one spouse, a family member or friend actually make false allegations. Child abuse awareness is important, but equally important is the devastating affects that false allegations have on families. If false allegations are made you should get legal counsel and fight the allegations - don't take the passive, it will pass, attitude.
Correct the problem immediately or sometime in the future, someone may bring up the fact that you were accused of child abuse. Clear the air right away - don't allow false allegations to give the wrong perception.
Don't lose your temper if authorities are involved, let your legal counsel help you for this may well be the bloodiest battle of you lifetime.
Stay close to your children during this time and continue giving them great care, good mentoring and unconditional love. Like divorce or any other challenge involving the children, always try to do what is in the best interest of the children.
If you have been accused of child abuse and are innocent, don't let a spouse or outside meddlers get away with false allegations. The other side of this coin is this - if you have neglected your child or are guilty of abusive treatment to your children, than hopefully someone will intercede and keep the children safe.
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