How Can I Help An Abused Person?

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

After making known the documentary series The Trials of Gabriel Fernández, the physical and psychological abuse of the boy who was the protagonist of said broadcast by his mother Pearl Fernández and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, was discovered. According to Mayo Clinic Child and Family, any intentional harm or abuse inflicted on children under the age of 18 is considered child abuse; which takes different forms, which usually occur at the same time.

In many cases, such assaults on minors are perpetrated by a person known and trusted by the child; often a parent or other family member. If you have suspicions or witness that a child may be a victim of physical, emotional or medical abuse; or, sexual abuse. Surely you ask yourself "how can I help an abused person?".

The first thing you can do is try to support the affected person by talking about the situation with a family member or trusted person to try to guide them in finding specialized help for the victim. You can also look for some association or line that can offer the moral support required by the person affected by that situation. Childhelp's National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) is available 24 hours. But if your little one needs immediate medical attention, call 911 or the local emergency number.

You can also search for local agencies of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to make the corresponding report. And if it is an extreme situation, please contact the police directly.