Abuse of any whether verbal, mental, physical, spiritual, emotional or sexual leaves scars. The IMPACT is far reaching and unseen wounds influences every area of our lives. Since 2004 Patrina Torres, former journalist, turned author, ordained minister, board certified counselor, activist, chaplain, educator and juvenile justice ambassador has worked to champion the causes of victimized women, men and children. A powerful storyteller, creative arts therapist and song-writer she fulfills her calling as a preacher, keynote, lecturer, chaplain, teacher and youth development specialist. She serves communities, schools and corporations. Her drive to help break the cycle of mass incarceration, recidivism, and the school to prison pipeline among black and brown children with specialized health needs and disabilities was instilled within her since 1993. As the mother of a young male arrested at the age of 17 she seeks to help kids say, "NO" to prison and "YES" to finding purpose.
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