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should I report my brother to social services
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Basically a week ago my brothers girlfriend gave birth to a baby girl. Based on my past and experience eith him...I don't agree that he should be allowed jn supervised contact with her.
But if I report him to social services. I don't want my family knowing where I live or that it was me...
Maybe he could of changed?
But if I report him to social services. I don't want my family knowing where I live or that it was me...
Maybe he could of changed?
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I dont know the past stories but i would stay out of it unless something happens
Especially if "jn" was a typo for "un".
People can change but it's very unlikely and doesn't happen within months.
What are your worries about your brother being alone with his baby girl? Does his girlfriend know how he "can be"? and if not, could you perhaps talk to her about your worries?
You say you would ideally make a complaint anonymously so your family don't know it was you - is there any member of your family that you could confide in that knows what your brother has been like before?
If you feel strongly that this baby girl's safety is at risk, then go with you gut Emmalee. It will then be in the hands of the social workers and they will have to assess the situation. Have a look at this article on calling social services anonymously.
Good luck, let us know how you get on *hug*
- neglected in terms of wearing the wrong clothing, has the wrong food or no food at all, is dirty and/or regressing in terms of their use of toilet facilities.
- a child is more angry or upset, or quiet than usual for a substantial period
- a child is genuinely afraid of going home
- a child constantly has unexpalined and unusual brusies or other injuries
- a child gets upset or refuses to have personal care done, or when personal care is done a child is very uncomfortable with the situation
With situations like neglect we would try to address this with the parents before going straight to social services. Abuse is more likely to be an immediate social services matter.
The nspcc have information here and staying anonymous while reporting http://www.nspcc.org.uk/help-and-advice/worried-about-a-child/the-nspcc-helpline/anonymity/reporting-helpline-anonymously_wda94067.html