A Secure Place to Heal

Brought to the United States as a young child, one young mother carried the hidden wounds of years of sexual abuse. When she finally found the courage to report the crimes, it changed not only her life but also protected her younger siblings from continued abuse. Facing uncertainty about her future, she returned to CCI because she remembered the compassion and trust she experienced during an earlier consultation. There, she found guidance, encouragement, and connections to additional legal resources that would help her pursue justice and long-term stability for her family.

“When I talked to you the first time, I felt like I was safe. I felt like you were going to do what was best for me. That is why I came back to you, Martha.”