Aggravating Circumstances

We protect children who have endured torture, sexual abuse, and near-fatal harm. In these cases, safety comes first. We support “aggravated circumstances” laws that allow courts to end forced reunification when a child has suffered extreme cruelty and move children quickly into safe, loving homes.

The problem…

Cycles of Re-Abuse: 1 in 3 children reunited with their families will be abused again and re-enter care.

How we’re solving it…