The Little Girl Found Living Like an Animal

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THE LITTLE GIRL FOUND LIVING LIKE AN ANIMAL

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march 3, 2009

For years, Danielle was neglected by her family and grew up with little human interaction.

The Effects of Neglect

For years, Danielle lived in squalor, starved for food and affection. How neglect alters young lives forever.

Detectives rescued Danielle from unimaginable conditions.

Discovering Danielle

Detectives went to a Florida home looking for a little girlbut nothing could prepare them for what they found insid...

Dr. Bruce Perry explains how parents can help traumatized children.

Helping Traumatized Children

Want to ease a child's pain? Dr. Bruce Perry explains how parents can help those who survive the unthinkable.

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Dr. Bruce D. Perry

Read an Excerpt

In The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry writes about meeting Justin, a child who spent years in a cage.

RELATED RESOURCES

For more information about the Heart Gallery of America, visit HeartGalleryofAmerica.org
To see how Danielle's doing and help support her long-term care, visit DanisStory.org
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Dr. Bruce Perry. Find more resources and information at ChildTrauma.org
Special thanks to Melissa Lyttle and The St. Petersburg Times. Read Danielle's complete story
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Excerpt from The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog

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