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Teen Victim of Domestic Violence
I am a teen victim of domestic violence. I am 15 years old and I live in the state of Florida, Volusia County. I really dont have the authority to do much. I dont have a job and my mother is taking her boyfriend (the abuser)s side over me. In my situation I was completely respectful until the abuser got up into my face and physically placed his hands on me. I then yelled and left the house. I tried to go back and talk to my mom about getting an injunction on him but she wont because she wants to be with him and says 'he' is in control because 'he' has "the money", supposedly my mom cannot live on her own without him. I am placed in the middle of this because I am her responsibility and I need help. I want to get him out of the house so I can move back in. I dont have family I can goto and I dont have many friends at all. If anyone has any information on this it would be greatly appriciated. ASAP
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I am so sorry, and I know how that is. If you go to school, and there is a guidance counselor you would talk to go to him/her. finding out about abuse is something that has to reported and DCF would be called to investigate. They should help out.
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You ave to tell the police. It doesn't matter how old you are to file abuse. Go to the police as quickly as possible! Good luck!
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If all he did was get in your face and place his hands on you, sorry, but that isn't domestic violence - he's just an ass. You're not going to get anywhere with this if that is the case. If he did more than just put his hands on you and yell, for example hitting, pushing, or shaking you **hard**, call a hotline. They should be able to assist you with whatever you need. Your mother can most certainly get by without him if he is an abuser. It might be very hard on you, but you'll get through it. If her financial situation is bad enough keep in mind that you could end up homeless and maybe even without enough food. I know that he's just your mom's boyfriend, you don't like him, and you feel that he has no right to do anything like that to you, but if it's not serious please don't turn him in. It really would be in your best interest not to. Before you do anything be mature about this and try talking with him. Make sure that your mom is there in case he gets violent, but just tell him that you don't feel comfortable when he puts his hands on you. Be nice about it. You might be surprised what you get in return - it could solve the whole problem. Again though, if I am mistaken and this is serious, don't delay. Call one of the hotlines. Good luck. :)
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-548-2722
Domestic Violence Hotline/Child Abuse
800-4-A-CHILD (800 422 4453)
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I think you need to talk to your school guidance counsellor. What your mother is doing is unacceptable, and it's not a situation you should be in. A guidance counsellor will have ideas of what to do and will be able to help you.
If you don't have a guidance counsellor to talk to, try a teacher that you trust, or another adult.
You shouldn't have to live somewhere you don't feel comfortable.
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