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Who should we report this to?

Becky Thatcher View Member Profile	16/12/2012, 10:50 AM Post #1
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When DH and I walk our dogs every morning there is a couple who sleep and seem to live in their car.They are usually parked around the local school but that is neither here nor there, I think this is because there is a lot of parking there. They are Africans and I mention this so Judgy McJudgys can say "What does this have to do with anything?" They appear well dressed and in their 40's I'd say but have heaps of their belongings in the car. Most mornings early they are asleep. Who do we ring out of concern for these people? The police? Salvation Army? This has been going of for weeks and I am embarrassed I haven't done anything sooner. EFC This post has been edited by LindsayMK: 16/12/2012, 10:55 AM

Sinister Bonnet View Member Profile	16/12/2012, 10:57 AM Post #2
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You don't ring anybody. It's also irrelevant that they are African--nice of you to tell us so we can all go huh? Wut? What do you hope to achieve by ringing anybody? You could take them some morning coffee and ask them directly if they need or want your help.

JaneDoe2010 View Member Profile	16/12/2012, 10:58 AM Post #3
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Can't you approach them if you're concerned? The actual real people?

eilca View Member Profile	16/12/2012, 10:59 AM Post #4
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Balzac, think meatloaf: you took the words right out of my mouth.

Becky Thatcher View Member Profile	16/12/2012, 10:59 AM Post #5
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I seem to sh*t you for some reason Balzac, not sure why?

babychacha View Member Profile	16/12/2012, 11:00 AM Post #6
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Is it against the law? I don't think so but guess I could be wrong. I don't think there is a need to report it. You could always leave them a typed message with phone numbers and address of people that could help.

BadCat View Member Profile	16/12/2012, 11:00 AM Post #7
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Could you go by when they wake up and have a chat with them? Perhaps ask if they need some help, see if they know where help may be available? I don't think there is anyone to report to for something like this.

Becky Thatcher View Member Profile	16/12/2012, 11:01 AM Post #8
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QUOTE (JaneDoe2010 @ 16/12/2012, 11:58 AM) Can't you approach them if you're concerned? The actual real people? Thank you for a good suggestion. They are usually asleep though when we walk past about 7AM.

JaneDoe2010 View Member Profile	16/12/2012, 11:02 AM Post #9
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QUOTE (LindsayMK @ 16/12/2012, 11:59 AM) I seem to sht you for some reason Balzac, not sure why? I gave the exact same opinion as Balzac and have no idea who either of you are. I just think it's sad that people see someone possibly in need and their first thought is "who do I report this to?" rather than just going on over there and having personal contact with them. "Attitude" removed This post has been edited by JaneDoe2010*: 16/12/2012, 12:40 PM

JaneDoe2010 View Member Profile	16/12/2012, 11:03 AM Post #10
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QUOTE (LindsayMK @ 16/12/2012, 12:01 PM) Thank you for a good suggestion. They are usually asleep though when we walk past about 7AM. Then leave a note. Leave some vouchers. Leave your mobile number. "Attitude" removed This post has been edited by JaneDoe2010: 16/12/2012, 12:40 PM

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