After suffering sexual and physical abuse for most of her life, Maria thought domestic violence was normal. Once her daughter was removed from her care due to extreme danger in the home, Maria participated in the Partners 4 Safe Families program, where she received specialized, intensive, trauma-focused care and support.

She received support for safe housing away from her abuser, began processing decades of trauma and abuse with a counselor trained in working with domestic violence survivors, and is on track to safely reunify with her daughter.

Learn how the Partners 4 Safe Families Domestic Violence Program is changing lives by treating the root causes of abuse to break the cycle in future relationships. Click here to learn more.