I don't know the exact situation, but ift sounds like the best thing
would be to get the kid to call the police in their area. If you think
they can't handle it, you could try to get the local station number
from the person, plus enough personal info to let the police find them
and call yourself. Maybe encourage them to talk to another adult in
their life so they can do something about the situation?

Ryan

On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 11:18 AM, Bill Holmes <wholmes@gmai...> wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I have run across a list problem that I feel is beyond my ability to deal
> with alone.
>
> The situation is that I created a google group several years ago for
> sufferers of post traumatic stress, the group has serveral hundred members
> but is generally quiet.  A couple of days ago someone joined and posted,
> asking for help but who claims to be a nine year old child.
>
> On the one hand I am not sure of the legalities, I think this nine year old
> (if true) needs some protection.  On the other hand I can't just ignore a
> cry for help from a child.  Please give me some opinions on this quickly.  I
> don't know what to do.  I did post through the child's intitial post, but I
> reposted it from my account and deleted any identifiable info.
>
> Ideas please from anyone, including google officials and or legitimate law
> enforcement?
>
> have a peaceful day,
> Bill
>
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>
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> >
>

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