I think calling any abuse hotline would help... right away.
I also think the 'red tape' you're talking about
isn't as big as you've been led to believe.
Even an abuse hotline would be able to put you in touch with who you need to speak with right away.
This sounds like that 'learned helplessness' stuff.
We're just trying to help.
I remember well the three hundred pound telephone.
If you're feeling pushed -
please keep at heart
they're gentle pushes.
I would also push someone
standing in oncoming traffic
and apologize AFTER they were safe.
Just hoping to put this in perspective for you.