or yes the children spoke to a doctor/school counselor? If there are any marks or bruises after a beating, be sure to bring them to a doctor/hospital right away. Are you contact with your local domestic violence help group? Find them. Did you go to the police station and ask to speak to the domestic violence counselor? Calling on the phone is useless. You must go in person and you must investigate who or what in your community responds to domestic violence. Beatings count. Emotional/psychological abuse needs a counselor/therapist to back you up.
