Friends teenage son abusive

[Wisdomofcrowd]

I am asking for a friend quite literally I know this is a cliché but I want to try and support her or direct her to help.... Her teenage son has been problematic for many years he was a school refuser he's now refusing to go to college and when she goes to work (she's a single mum) he lets lots of neighbourhoods teenagers in to smoke cannabis around her house. She has just mentioned to me that he has started being physically violent with her. His father was seeing him alternate weekends but has not been at all supportive, he has a new partner and the son really is interfering with this relationship, the son is also now refusing to see the dad because he'd rather be in the local area doing the drugs.
My question is does anybody know of support she can get or anything she should try. She did contact police at one point who gave him a brief talking to but he actually thought this was a badge of honor in front of his new friends.

I'm really sorry your friend is going through this, it sounds so hard. It’s brave of her to even talk about it. Teenagers being violent towards their parents is a serious issue and she absolutely deserves to feel safe at home. There are groups out there who understand exactly what she’s facing and can help both her and her son.
She might want to get in touch with places like Family Lives who offer advice and support for families dealing with stuff like this. They can help her work out how to keep safe and manage the situation better. It’s also important that she calls the police anytime she feels in danger because that’s what they are there for.

She should also try to look after herself as well, whether that’s leaning on friends or getting some counselling. No one should have to deal with this alone and there are people who want to help her through it.

That sounds incredibly tough. How old is he?

Have a look at PEGS and maybe signpost your friend there fir support.
https://www.pegsupport.co.uk/
One of the most difficult things about child to parent abuse is how isolated it makes you feel. PEGS understand that and help you to feel less alone.