Mary was 22 years old, 6 months pregnant, and had a 2-year-old son. Her husband had been keeping her isolated in their apartment for 3 years. He would not let her drive, have a cell phone, or go to prenatal checkups. He even controlled what –and if – she ate. With her mother’s help, Mary […]

Jessica is a mother of two who fled to Utah from Idaho to escape her abusive husband, Joseph. Joseph followed her to Utah, and because she was in such desperate financial need, she agreed to meet him on a public street where she though she would be safe. When she refused to roll down her […]

Melissa was surprised when her ex-husband Brian called asking to spend time with their daughter Lily after a two-year absence. Three-year-old Lily no longer remembered Brian, but Melissa wanted to give them a chance to get to know each other again. After a few visits, Brian asked if he could take Lily on an overnight […]