Abuse survivors’ artwork to adorn Juvenile Justice Center (AZ)

Abuse survivors’ artwork to adorn Juvenile Justice Center (AZ)

Given a blank canvas and an opportunity to play with color, more than a dozen victims of child abuse recently discovered that art therapy heals hearts and empowers survivors.

Participants in a Building Bridges art therapy workshop at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County, the youth teamed up to create two dynamic acrylic paintings that depict both healing and hope in vibrant color.Abuse survivors’ artwork to adorn Juvenile Justice Center

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