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Another vote for calling, immediately if you haven't already done so. I would say that based on what you have said, that the department would at least substantiate the claim of abuse/neglect, meaning they would have an open case, and possibly even remove the child. However, as pointed out, every dept is different, and I have made reports in the past that I was sure would at least result in an open case that were unsubstantiated by the dept.
Some counties remove kids for the slightest thing, some don't remove when they should (IMO).
I doubt that the police would do anything unless abuse was happening right that minute. They would merely refer the OP to dfcs. If criminal charges are filed, the DA's office will become involved.
I doubt that the police would do anything unless abuse was happening right that minute. They would merely refer the OP to dfcs. If criminal charges are filed, the DA's office will become involved.
Not true. Any good police department would step in if provided with video proof to justify an arrest on suspicion of child abuse.
If the police are provided absolute proof, they press charges and call dcfs to remove the child.
There's a similar case in the news right now.
Child Abuse Caught on Cell Phone Video (http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/crime/child-abuse-caught-on-cell-phone-video-8-31-2011 - broken link)
All the more reasons to obtain family law council. This is complicated, and sure to get more so when state agencies get involved. Proceed carefully and with knowledge.
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