Let's Break the Cycle of Child Abuse

Child abuse (which includes neglect) is a public health crisis.  It's been estimated that one in FOUR girls and one in SIX boys experiences sexual assault before they turn 18. One in ten people in the United States have experienced at least three Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) before their 18th birthday. Untreated, an ACE "score" of 3 or above leads to chronic and life-threatening health & relationship disorders. (For example: addiction, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, heart problems, cancer, chronic fatigue, chronic pain...)

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The good news is that we now have the benefit of over 40 years of research, which is pointing us to new, highly effective therapies for interrupting the cycle.   We know that early intervention can rewire the brain and change the trajectory of a child's life, so we've narrowed our focus to providing cutting-edge trauma counseling for kids who've experienced any form of abuse.  We offer counseling scholarships in the New Orleans area for children and teens who are ready to address their trauma.  We partner with several qualified local counseling practices and connect families to them; we provide counseling fees for scholarship recipients.  To date, we've helped over 20 young people receive life-changing therapy.