Who was Kristi? Kristi was a 9-year old girl. She loved to play with her dolls, ride her bike, and help her teacher erase the board after school. Kristi was also 8-months pregnant - impregnated by her stepfather - giving birth to a child at the age of 10. Sadly her case is not unique. Many of our clients find themselves in similar situations.

Kristi's pregnancy actually brought her the attention and help she needed and couldn't ask for herself. More often than not, there is no physical evidence of sexual abuse so children's own stories are locked away in the family's conspiracy to try to ignore, deny, avoid and forget. Thankfully children now have a refuge where they can get the help they need.