Scarleteen

Hi. My name is Bradley. I am a 15 year old girl who badly needs to get away from my dad who abuses me. I have proof that he's abuse me, i mean scars and bruises by that. Basically my question is how can i do that. I know about the custody thing where I can live with my mom but i know that costs about 2,000 and I don't have that kind of money. So is there anything else I can do ?

The best step would be to contact your local department of children and family services. You can also ask a school nurse or counselor to file a report with them on your behalf, if you prefer and are enrolled in school.

If you need help finding that department, we can help you do that if you'll share your zip code.

In the meantime, is there somewhere you can go that's safe for a couple of days, like a friend's house?

No, and my zip code is 77066

The number to report abuse or neglect listed for your county is: 1-800-252-5400.