Abused Friend

>>17483285
If you're in the US, which state do you live in? Most states have no consequences for her just getting out of there. I had an experience a bit like yours when I was that age.

>>17483296
We live in the state of Ohio. I looked some stuff up and it's honestly confusing me.

>>17483299
It's not a crime to run away from home in Ohio. Afaik, police would not have the jurisdiction to bring her from her brother's back to her mother's, although it seems that local police departments don't always abide by this and can do things differently case by case, and in Ohio they certainly cannot detain her.

Additionally, if you have evidence of the abuse and know someone of this category who you sufficiently trust, there are people who are mandated reporters to CPS, being teachers, school workers, health professionals, and so on. Going this route is more complicated, but in my case I think it helped with the police situation.

Anything else I can help you with? I know this is a lot to go through, especially if it's the first time you've confronted the issue of abuse or a neglect.

>>17483344

I read that her mother would have the right to a lawsuit towards the people that take her in. If she does sue, what are the chances they will take her mothers side, even though my friend would most likely be 18 at the time of hearing? I have to go at this point so I will check this thread later.

>>17483344
Additionally, does she have anyone who she sees regularly for her mental health? If not, it might not be a bad idea for her to reach out to someone. Remember you can't make that decision for her though.

If you think she's in immediate danger of committing suicide, you can call the police. That has actually happened to both me and my friend before, and since we really weren't going to do it on each occasion we were pretty pissed at the hours in the hospital and the bills lol, not to mention the ambulance guy who shouted at me in my case because I wanted to bring my phone.

>>17483355
Not so sure about that honestly, but my gut says she wouldn't win that. I'd say the real question here is what the likelihood of that happening is.

Once again this is another gut feeling, and your friend would probably know best, but I'd say that she'd be more likely to call the cops instead of find a lawyer to sue her own son. Even if this lady is a bit off the rails, I'd imagine she would try whatever approach makes her look best and seems to have the best chances of success.

That being said, still look into every possibility and do whatever makes her safest as well as feel safest, because that's also very important given the history of self harm and the one becomes the other.

Also, whatever happens, just remember she is not your responsibility in the end and you have to take care of yourself too. I'm not saying to drop her and I'm certainly not saying not to care or do your best to make sure she's safe, but also remember to make sure you have enough support yourself.

Good luck to you both OP, I'll check back later as well.