Behnaz came to the center when she was 17. She was using strong tranquilizers, and was regularly self-harming.
Her family had gone bankrupt and moved into a room above their grandmother's house. Her boyfriend moved with them, but he and Behnaz were arrested and charged with inappropriate behavior. They were both beaten whilst in custody.
Behnaz is attending art and English classes and hopes to be a graphic designer. Taking anger management counseling has been an invaluable way of controlling her anxiety.
Behnaz used to be such an angry and defensive girl, but she is thriving here and has proven to have many talents to offer. Behnaz's teacher
Intently listening at a photography class with Omid-e-Mehr tutor Mr Mehrdad Asgari. Behnaz has proven to be an excellent graphic artist.
Doctors at the center check up on Behnaz. With a history of self-harming, she now has enough sense of self worth to look after her health.
Behnaz has made lots of friends at the center. She regards them as sisters. She is also making positive steps towards rebuilding a life with her family.
Farzaneh had been raped and had her child taken away
Samira was abused by her landlord as a child
Hanieh was involved in drug trafficking