Jessica, mother of two, was fleeing a physically and emotionally abusive aggressor – her children’s father. Jessica’s aggressor would target their son with his frustrations, typically blaming either him or Jessica for any problems. This type of behavior modeled to their children led to their son mirroring some of these behaviors when upset. Due to the extreme domestic and child abuse in the home, and in order to keep herself and children safe, Jessica called Human Options Hotline. Jessica and her children entered the Emergency Shelter the same day. While at Emergency Shelter, Jessica focused on supporting her children and their new stability. The Children’s Advocate provided parent coaching for…
