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BARBARA SINATRA CHILDREN'S CENTER PREMIERES "OVERCAME: ART OF THE ABUSED CHILD" EXHIBIT IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighty-four (84) pieces of original art, each created by a victim and survivor of child abuse, and each reflecting the victim's harrowing experiences and ability to overcome them, will premiere at Vanderbilt Hall inside Grand Central Terminal in New York City from July 15 – 21. "Overcame: Art of The Abused Child," is presented by The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center (BSCC) – one of the nation's foremost treatment, education, research and resource centers for child abuse prevention. The exhibit is a deeply personal, immersive pop-up experience and part of the BSCC's fightchildabuse.org initiative.

Key Points: 
  • "Overcame: Art of The Abused Child," is presented by The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center (BSCC) one of the nation's foremost treatment, education, research and resource centers for child abuse prevention.
  • The exhibit is a deeply personal, immersive pop-up experience and part of the BSCC's fightchildabuse.org initiative.
  • Maleyna was abused by her music teacher, who started grooming her with inappropriate texts, touching, and gifts in the 8th grade, eventually leading to sexual abuse.
  • Founded in 1986 by Barbara and Frank Sinatra, the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center is dedicated to ensuring every child's right to a normal, healthy and secure childhood.