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GI do you think you're emotionally ready to be able to talk to authorities about an issue as critical as this? If you don't feel you are then don't do it. Tell the teachers instead
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9:25 am on July 13, 2008 | Joined: Mar. 2005 | Days Active: 1,482
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foxypunk
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you need to tell someone straight away that is a very seriose matter and if he is being abused you could save his life
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campina
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you are an aide remember.. so tell the teachers.. you shouldn't be dealing stuff directly with authorities or the parents
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cadetjones2011
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Quote: from SpottedTiger at 9:20 am on July 13, 2008
 Tell social services. They'll probably run a check on his house and see the sircumstances. They DO NOT take things like this lightly, you'll be doing the right thing.
try this
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Hopes her dad returns home safe
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Day Old Blues
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First of all, I would inform his class teacher, if s/he isn't already aware of your concerns. They will be very grateful for you for noticing and will be able to help you with contacting local authorities or social services.
I'm not sure how it works, but I doubt they would remove him from his mother at once. I understand you're worried about the gap between them visiting and coming back to see him, but I think you must act - a drunken, abusive mother is unpredictable and you can't let him suffer and the situation worsen unnecessarily. I really wouldn't confront the mother at this stage - if nothings going on she'd be really offended, and if it is then she'll deny it/be angry/probably think the kid told you about it and blame him.
I'm sure if you explain your fears for Jon to the authorities, they'll understand the need to protect him, and would be able to keep him safe until a decision about his future could be made. Maybe giving Childline a ring would help, I know they often deal with children who are being abused. In the mean time, take extra care over the boy at school, and make sure he knows if he wants to speak to you about anything, he can.
Thank you for helping him - I definitely want to do something to help children like him when I'm older.  Good luck, and keep us informed of anything that happens?
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I will Day Old Blues. I've got work next work. Hopefully I'll have done something by then.
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I'm GI Jo...anna?
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9:35 am on July 13, 2008 | Joined: May 2008 | Days Active: 15
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GlassHearts
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I know its stupid, but you do have to be careful of certain questions you ask him otherwise you may get in trouble yourself.there was a similar case at a nursery i worked at and they were very careful with what they said.i agree with the idea of asking older staff and then contacting social services.hope you have success with this.x
And to anyone saying about overreacting,its not just a few bruises,child abuse is common and could leave the child with physical + emotional damage.better safe than sorry.
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RainBowBow
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don't tell the mother, just tell the child protective department secretly
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