Q: What can I do to protect myself from the person who sexually abused me when I was a child?
When I was a 8 I put my older cousin away for molesting me. He's gotten a phone in jail from someone. My aunt and uncle told me he was getting out soon and I knew for a fact they would allow him in the house. His sister/my other cousin, was on the phone with him when I walked in the room and she pointed the camera at me and asked if I wanted to talk to him. I got my things and moved out a few weeks later, and he's recently sent me 4 different friend requests on Facebook. Each time I've blocked and removed him he's made another account and sends another request. My family never believed me when I finally spoke up when I was younger, only my mother and she passed away a little before the phone call incident and friend requests started up. I'm 19 and don't know how to keep myself safe any advice?
A: You should call or visit your local District Attorney's office. If he was in jail for abusing you, he is likely under court order now not to contact you. If not, the DA should request a protective Order from the court. If the DA will not help you, call my office, and I can help you get such an Order of Protection.
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