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Miami Proud: Kristi House Is The First Step In Healing For Child Trauma Victims
It's a safe space, with a warm and welcoming lobby, where victims of sexual abuse are met by members of law enforcement and counselors.
MIAMI - Founded in 1995, Kristi House is the only organization in Miami-Dade responsible for coordinating child-victim's legal, medical, and social services needs, and provides an integrated solution for families navigating the complex services involved in the healing process.
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It's a safe space, with a warm and welcoming lobby, where victims of sexual abuse are met by members of law enforcement, the state attorney's office, and counselors who navigate their cases and path towards healing.
"It started off with child sex abuse, we've now rolled out many types of trauma therapy from domestic violence, immigration trauma, substance abuse, street and gang violence, and many different types of traumas that are here in Miami-Dade," explained Ashley Port, a member of the development team.
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