Lebanon, TN asked in Domestic Violence, Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Tennessee

Q: If somebody knows daughter get molested multiple times and hasn’t done anything what can victim’s mother be charged with

Her mother has known about the interactions and has done nothing she invites older men over She put drugs in her daughters mouth she takes naked pictures of her daughter and she hasn’t done anything about her daughter get molested

1 Lawyer Answer
Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
Answered
  • Brentwood, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: The mother could be charged with multiple crimes. Reporting abuse can be anonymous and should be reported to the Tennessee Department of Children's Services immediately at 877-237-0004. https://www.tn.gov/dcs/program-areas/child-safety/reporting/hotline-faq.html

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