that their 10-year-old son stated that he witnessed Jeremiah banging his own head up against the corner wall. With such an accusation, Mr.


Jackson and the officer gave the day- care workers son a visit at his school where they had him pulled from class for questioning and viewing of the video footage. Per Mr. Jackson, the officer questioned the young man of his whereabouts when the incident oc- curred—”I was sitting on the couch” At that time, the video was shown to the youngster where there was no sign of him sitting on the couch or anywhere in the room. Per Mr. Jackson, “the officer informed the young man that he was not in any trouble, but the truth needed to be told” it was then the young man admitted to being “told to lie”.


After receiving the youngsters


statement, Mr. Jackson closed the case, filed under child abuse. It is now at the State Attorney’s office pending arrest of the “school dad” and Jeremi- ah now enjoys his new school, teacher and classmates.


Abuse Hotline


The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnera- ble adult. To make a report you can:


 Report online at https:// reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/


 Call 1-800-962-2873  Use 711 for Florida Relay Services  Fax your report to 1-800-914-0004


If you suspect or know of a child or vulnerable adult in immediate danger, call 911.


Source: myflfamilies.com


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