AboutDr. Jerry Martin Jr. Expertise I will be able to answer any questions in general relation family and children issues. I will not advise or provide any information regards medication because I am not a medical doctor.
Experience I worked with at-risk teenagers and I enjoy worked with them with developing possible effective solutions. I strongly believed that every problem can be solved with a positive attitude.
Organizations Certified Member of American Psychological Association -and a Fellow Member of International Society of Counsellors
Education/Credentials I currently holds BA, MA, and Ed.D. degrees in fields of social work, psychology and family therapy. I have vast experience working with the young children and teenagers in the past 20 years.
Awards and Honors I received numberous awards from state and regional agencies for excellent community service to the youth and families in the past 12 years.
Question My father use to abuse me.
He had stopped for a few years after one of my friends mom's called the cops.
The other day he got mad about something... you get the rest of that...
what should I do?
Answer Hi Emily,
Your father have no right to abuse you for any reason. It is illegal and against the law.
If he abuse you, you need to stay away from him and report to police or child protection services if your under age of 18. It is not worth it to go through if no one helps you. Early intervention is best protection. Do thank mom's friend for "intervention" on your behalf.
I truly glad one of her friends called the cops. If he stopped abusing you, that is good but remember it not always the case. Keep eye on him.
