Yes, it would depend on the nation or state, but yes that 11 year old could be charged with abuse if the level of abuse hits a breaking point. It would also depend on how often this occurs, the severity, and actions taken by the parents to intervene. The more valuable proof would come from signs of abuse, such as trauma or bruising, but a video would suffice the start of an investigation. If you or someone you know is being abused, call 9-11 or 1-800-799-7233 (National Domestic Violence Hotline).
I hope this helps! And please stay safe.
- They are considered gatekeepers because they make the initial decision of wether or not they think a crime has occurred, then they make they decision to report the act to the system if they think a law was broken.
-The Wickersham Report studies “the administration of justice”
