My best friend's dad hits her.

A few days ago my best friend told me that her Dad hits her Mum and her, and when he tries to hit her younger brother and sister she stands in front of them to stop him. She had a bruise on her leg today from him and she has to run into her room and push...

the bed against the door to stop him coming in and hitting her more. He works at home so is always there. She has to be really really careful with every thing she says or every move she makes just in case she gets him a bit angry. I am the only person she has told and although she doesnt want me telling anyone, I feel I have to do something. I don't know if it is my place to say something, but im really worried about her. Any ideas on what I should do?

goe her to phone child line...that worked for my friend

I gave the number but she doesnt realise how bad it is and thinks it is okay. She just said 'I can live with it'
I really dont know what to do
But thankyouu for the advice.

Go to the school councilor and tell them. They are obligated to do something about it which takes the pressure off of you. Please do this before someone gets seriously injured.

I would get evidence on video and/or audio tape - otherwise it'll just be his word against hers - she's in my thoughts and prayers.

Its not his word against hers, if she has bruises that is good evidence. Furthermore, you need to tell the school councelor, they are trained social workers. Your friend is in a lot of danger and needs YOUR help. You are not tattling on her. You are keeping her safe!!

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you need to tell your mom, a school guidance councelor, a teacher. someone. don't sit back knowing this without doing anything. you will regret it. you know this or you wouldn't have posted this. good luck and your friend is in my thoughts and prayers.

If she thinks that she can handle it then find out if she thinks that her younger brother and sister can also handle it. Maybe putting the idea in her head that she has to do anything to protect them will help her to protect herself, after all, she can't be there 24/7. Ultimately you can't force her to turn her dad in, the only thing you can do is to report her dad yourself. Try a school counselor, they are there to help. Do what you have to, this could be the only chance she has of getting help.

You sitting back and holding it in is just hurting her and her Mom more, you need to tell someone immediately. I know if one of my friends was abused that I would tell someone, no matter who, I would tell an adult to get my friend and her Mom in safer hands. Her Mom needs to leave the b*st*rd immediately, they both know that he's treating them like sh*t and they shouldn't have to live with it.

You sitting back and holding it in is just hurting her and her Mom more, you need to tell someone immediately. I know if one of my friends was abused that I would tell someone, no matter who, I would tell an adult to get my friend and her Mom in safer hands. Her Mom needs to leave the b*st*rd immediately, they both know that he's treating them like sh*t and they shouldn't have to live with it.