Advice re social services for children

[wagamamma007]

A child in my family (F14) has disclosed over weekend that twice over the past week her father has gotten so angry with her (for her taking drugs and stealing) that he has grabbed her by the throat and threatened to punch her, with his hand in a fist, next to her face.
She is scared of escalating his anger further by making reports but is worried he will either do it again or will actually hurt her next time.
Please advise on course of action to take.

Police

The family are in crisis. A social service referral is needed.

A social service referral is needed.

That too, but he grabbed a 14 year old by the throat. Police first.

She doesn't want to go home this evening. Who do I call?

Call the parents and say she's sleeping over. Then SS first thing tomorrow. I was in school with a troubled kid who took drugs and ran away and she told everyone her dad had beaten her up- he worked as a civil servant and lost his job before she admitted she'd made it all up. Not saying this will be the case here but if you can keep her safe tonight I reckon SS May be a better first call. Mind you, you obv know the people involved much better so you must make the final call on this