children

“He was abused as a child. That’s why he hits me.”

All too often, our clients will justify the abuser’s violent behavior.  The victims tell us that the abuser’s childhood was horrible.  He witnessed lots of violence. His mother was beaten in front of him.  He heard the screams. He saw the blood.  His childhood experiences are now his excuse for his own violent behavior. Sometimes the victim feels badly for […]

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KaBoom Playground

Family Abuse Center is so fortunate to be selected for a new playground on our property.  KaBoom is a national recognized organization whose goal is to promote play with playgrounds in partnership with high need communities across North America.  They have partnered with Blue Cross / Blue Shield to put in a beautiful new playground

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