Tampa, FL asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Georgia

Q: What to do when the cops don't uphold the laws on sexual abuse.?

My siblings and I have been sexually abused by our family member who raised us. The cops didn't do there job to protect us. They told me that there was to many states involved and that they couldn't do anything.

Now our family member has more kids in there household that could very well been abused. The cops and courts do nothing. We have no money to hire a lawyer but we do need help .

Save a child life by helping us please..

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1 Lawyer Answer
Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Powder Springs, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Your circumstances are unfortunate. It is best to contact Child Protective Services immediately.

We wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, LLC. (770) 240-0922.

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