Q: My sons dad smacked him in the back of the head after my son told him hes afraid of him. Should I report this to police?
The father doesn't have any court ordered visitation rights but my 12 year old son wanted to go visit with him so I allowed it. We met up at my sons counseling appointment and the counselor reported the incident to CPS. The father has a violent record and my son and I are afraid he may show up and do something us. But I do not know if what he did is illegal. He also stole my sons PlayStation, iPhone, and clothes.
A: It's already been reported to CPS, but you can report it to the police along with the theft of son's property. If father makes threats, obtain a protection order.
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