Originally Posted by
itsimplytruth
It sounds like you are in a difficult situation. I would suggest trying to talk with him but it doesn't sound as if he would be receptive to conversation on that level. Perhaps you can help your friend find a college/scholarship so that she will not need her father to pay for her school.
She really has to decide that she wants to leave and although we may want something for other people it may not work out until they decide that they need to leave.
I recommend that you be there and be supportive show her what her options are and listen to her. When she is ready she will make a change.
Good luck to you