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One of my friend's brother or step-brother, I can't remember which, tries to rape her every night.
She first told me about it a week ago, and I told her that she has to tell someone that she can trust immediately. Well, she told me that she's told her parents and the school counselors, but no one is doing anything about it.
I really hate to see her like this because she deserves so much better, is there any way that I can help her out? (link)
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Professionals have the legal duty to inform other services if someone tells them about something this seriously. If your friend has actually told the school counsellor and nothing has happened, then she has not been offered a good service.
You may want to offer to go with her while she tells another professional - a teacher she likes and trusts, for example. This can be a really hard thing to share with someone, but your offer of support might help her. Her other options include writing a letter to a teacher asking for help.
You may also want to research your local Social Services department - these are called different things in different areas. Your friend should be able to phone them (or you can phone them, if you are concerned), explain the situation, and get help. If there are local drop-in services for young people in your area, the professionals there should also be able to offer support.
I wish you both the best.
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