Q: How does one report abuse if the individual is over 18 but being abused by a parent? She is afraid to do it herself.
I have a neighbor who states her mother is abusing her (punching her, throwing her down the stairs, etc). She’s concerned of her mother’s well being and what may happen to her mother, but had been enduring this for some time now and has had enough.
A:
Do you mean she is afraid to report it to the police?
Perhaps she can get help from the domestic violence hotline at 800−799−7233.
If the abused person is disabled you might be able to report it to Adult Protective Services.
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