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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 97363" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Welcome, and ((((((gentle hugs))))))</p><p></p><p>I am so sorry that you are having these problems.</p><p></p><p>First off, physical safety is a MUST. If he is raging and a danger to himself or any others, then you MUST call 911 and have him transported to a hospital.</p><p></p><p>This is terribly hard. I do not recommend transporting someone bent on hurting you. I really don't feel this is SAFE.</p><p></p><p>You can have him committed for a 72 hour hold as a danger to himself and others. This is called Baker Acting, as it is the Baker Act that makes this possible.</p><p></p><p>If the cops don't want to transport him, or push assault charges for attacks on you, force them.</p><p></p><p>Out of home placement is not always a bad thing. It seems that way in the thick of it. BUT by doing this you can access services through the courts that you never dreamed existed.</p><p></p><p>Some kids straighten up after a single psychiatric hospital stay. Not many, and it will be the beginning of the road most likely.</p><p></p><p>I do not know the supports you have at school, but the schools are REQUIRED by FEDERAL LAW to do certain things.</p><p></p><p>The Special Education forum can give you TONS of help on that. We are blessed with Sheila and Marcie who are amazing with this stuff.</p><p></p><p>REad around, figure out what others have done, and what you may want to do. You will want to get any friends you can to help you. Think things through if you have time.</p><p></p><p>If he is with his dad a substantial part of the time, then medications are not working. If you don't take them regularly they just don't work, and often you end up with withdrawal symptoms that are horrible. (NOT saying don't medicate, just start to think about getting your ducks in a row so you can make medications effective).</p><p></p><p>If dad will not make him go to school, can you have him deprived of custody? It should not affect child support, I don't think. He jsut would only have visitation.</p><p></p><p>Get an advocate (besides us I mean). Others can tell you how.</p><p></p><p>Be kind to yourself and do NOT allow him to abuse you or your daughter. You have to keep her SAFE, as well as yourself.</p><p></p><p>Others will have more advice, so I will go. (((((((Hugs))))))</p><p></p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 97363, member: 1233"] Welcome, and ((((((gentle hugs)))))) I am so sorry that you are having these problems. First off, physical safety is a MUST. If he is raging and a danger to himself or any others, then you MUST call 911 and have him transported to a hospital. This is terribly hard. I do not recommend transporting someone bent on hurting you. I really don't feel this is SAFE. You can have him committed for a 72 hour hold as a danger to himself and others. This is called Baker Acting, as it is the Baker Act that makes this possible. If the cops don't want to transport him, or push assault charges for attacks on you, force them. Out of home placement is not always a bad thing. It seems that way in the thick of it. BUT by doing this you can access services through the courts that you never dreamed existed. Some kids straighten up after a single psychiatric hospital stay. Not many, and it will be the beginning of the road most likely. I do not know the supports you have at school, but the schools are REQUIRED by FEDERAL LAW to do certain things. The Special Education forum can give you TONS of help on that. We are blessed with Sheila and Marcie who are amazing with this stuff. REad around, figure out what others have done, and what you may want to do. You will want to get any friends you can to help you. Think things through if you have time. If he is with his dad a substantial part of the time, then medications are not working. If you don't take them regularly they just don't work, and often you end up with withdrawal symptoms that are horrible. (NOT saying don't medicate, just start to think about getting your ducks in a row so you can make medications effective). If dad will not make him go to school, can you have him deprived of custody? It should not affect child support, I don't think. He jsut would only have visitation. Get an advocate (besides us I mean). Others can tell you how. Be kind to yourself and do NOT allow him to abuse you or your daughter. You have to keep her SAFE, as well as yourself. Others will have more advice, so I will go. (((((((Hugs)))))) Susie [/QUOTE]
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