What should I do if I suspect child abuse?

Chris Engel 7/11/136:29 PM

"The law is clear when it comes to professionals who are mandated to report concerns, but for average citizens the answer is far more difficult and a lot more personal....

"Bitler describes a typical situation. You’re waiting in a supermarket checkout line, and the three year old in front of you grabs a candy bar from the display. The mother tells the child, “No” and puts it back. In frustration, the little boy begins crying at the top of his lungs. With each passing second, the mother becomes more humiliated which turns into anger. She begins berating the child by threating to beat him. The situation has turned volatile. You want to react, but what are your options?

"Bitler has several suggestions based on your personal style...."

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/healthy_kids/What-should-I-do-if-I-suspect-child-abuse.html

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