Woman recounts horror of her father abuse and recovery
A young woman known as Marnie shares a lifetime of abuse by her father starting at age 9, including forced acts on her and her sister. She describes drug use, escape, and a path through Odyssey Institute treatment, seeking independence, a secretarial career, and potential reunion with her daughter and mother.
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UPI
Midwest
Mom
Pop
Marnie
Odyssey Institute
Odyssey Center
Odyssey
Fred Cohen
Family mistreatment victims urged to seek help despite barriers
A UPI report highlights many hurdles for young victims and families facing mistreatment. It notes multiple “ifs” including child communication and fear of punishment, urges trusted adults, teachers, doctors, and police as sources of support, and documents a community awareness film showing victims who found help through relatives, schools, or agencies.
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Zations
Societies For Prevention of
Protestant Welfare Agencies
Catholic Youth Organization
Catholic Charities
Jewish Child Care Association
YWCA
Daytop Village
Denver General
Odyssey Institute
Daytop
J. Gary Mitchell Film Co
Sausalito
Calif
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Burlington
Greyhound Racing
Vermont Racing Commission
Greyhound Committee
National Association of State Racing Commissioners
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Montpelier
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Perfect Touch
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