Legal Rights For Abuse

Summary

If youre facing physical, emotional, or mental abuse in Waterbury, Connecticut, you have legal rights and can seek help from local authorities or protective services. Coercion or force is illegal, and you have the right to control your earnings. Contact Child Protective Services or the Department of Children and Families for immediate assistance.

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Legal right and abuse
Hello ****! I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this. To guide you properly, could you please specify the type of abuse you're facing and your current location?
Physical, emotional and mental abuse
I'm really sorry to hear that you're going through this, ****. Could you please let me know your current location so I can provide the most relevant information?
Waterbury
Hello ****, I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. In Waterbury, Connecticut:
- Physical, emotional and mental abuse are considered domestic violence.
- You may get a restraining order.
- Local police can provide immediate help.
Please contact a local attorney or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at *−*−*−* for immediate help.
I can't. My Dad won't let me
I'm really sorry to hear that, ****. You may contact Child Protective Services or a trusted friend, teacher, or neighbor who can help. Remember, it's important to stay safe.
He has eyes on me everywhere he also takes my money that I earned from my job
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. In Connecticut, it's illegal for someone to take your earnings without consent. If you're under *, contact the Department of Children and Families. If you're over *, consider contacting Adult Protective Services or the police.
What does consent mean
Consent refers to the voluntary agreement or permission to do something. In a legal context, it means that a person has freely given their agreement or approval to a certain action after understanding its implications.
Well he managed to get me to agree and I told him I have to payy bills but he won't let me and takes *% of it and I barely have anything to pay for my things and won't let me go out
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Even if you initially agreed, you have the right to change your mind. In Connecticut:
- Coercion or force is illegal.
- You have the right to control your earnings.
- Contact local authorities or legal aid for help.
When I mention it he yells at me. When I mentioned it to my Mom she told him and he when she wasn't home told me to go downstairs pretending it was for something else and punched me in my private parts. Then he punched my back and kicked my sides. He was avoiding my face and arms so I don't get brused and Mom would ask then he would tell me to say I fell and if I didn't I would get hurt more.
I'm really sorry to hear that, ****. No one should have to endure such abuse. In Connecticut, physical abuse is a serious crime. Please seek help discreetly when you can. You can text the National Domestic Violence Hotline at *-*-*-* or contact Child Protective Services at *-*-*-*.
He even took a hammer and smashed my Nintendo Switch oled that I brought with my money that he agreed I can purchase
I also tried the hotline but they didn't do anything to help
I'm really sorry to hear that, ****. You can also contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at *-*-*-A-Child (*-*-*-*) or the Department of Children and Families in Connecticut at *-*-*-*. They may be able to provide further assistance. Please stay safe.
I just want to leave and be on my own but he wont let me leave.
I'm really sorry to hear that, ****. In Connecticut:
- Leaving home without parental consent before * is generally not legal.
- However, in situations of abuse, protective services can intervene.
Please, when it's safe, reach out to the Department of Children and Families at *-*-*-*, or a trusted adult.
I feel like the only way to leave is to kill myself. I almost did it in the garage about to drink Tiki Fire fluid
I'm really sorry that you're feeling this way, but I'm unable to provide the help that you need. It's really important to talk things over with someone who can, though, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.