Helpless

“She was like a little bird that had forgotten how to sing.”

Little Jade stayed silent even when she was terrified. It shows how some kids think their pain is just a normal part of life.

The system failed this family because people didn't talk to each other. Paperwork and busy schedules shouldn't come before a child's safety.

“Evil flourishes when good people do nothing.”

Abuse can happen right in front of us while we look the other way. Neighbors saw signs but didn't want to cause trouble.

Jade's mother really loved her but she was also a victim. It is possible for a parent to be both a protector and a danger.