Thirteen-year old Elizabeth had been traumatized by neglect, and both physical and sexual abuse. When she came to The Village Family Services, she was suffering from severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and was struggling at school and in her family relationships. She was also continuing to be vulnerable to further abuse.
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Fifteen-year-old Christina was on the verge of being expelled from school. Physical and verbal aggression towards her peers, excessive truancy, and gang involvement were serious issues and lead to her referral to The Village Family Services. Christina was living with an older sibling, after she was removed from her mother's care due to fears for her safety.
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