It's complicit to allow abuse to continue without reporting it.
Rhonda sees Glenda smacking her son, Paul,  around at their family reunion.
Rhonda wants to help Paul.
Rhonda calls Children's Services the next day and tells them about the event.
Rhonda tells Paul he'll be an adult soon and gives him some aspirin.
Paul is removed from Glenda's home and placed in a foster home where he thrives.
Glenda continues hitting on Paul for years until he moves away from home.