Did you know that More than 600,000 children are abused in the U.Seach year. That’s right, An estimated 618,000 were victimsof abuse and neglect in 2020, the most recent year for which there is nationaldata. However, through thoughtful dialogue and systemic advocacy, we can allmake a difference in addressing child abuse and providing vulnerable youth withmuch-needed support networks.

Here to talk with us today is Kayla Crawford, a licensed mental health Counselor and the founder ofPurple Petals Healing Bar. Located in Winter Garden, Florida, Purple PetalsHealing Bar assists women and adolescents girls in working through relational andattachment trauma. Kayla also has over 8yrs of experience providing individual,family counseling and parenting and anger management classes to children andfamilies who were involved with the Department of Children and Families.