She turned to AVDA to gain custody of her daughter, who was kept hidden away for several months by Crystal’s abusive husband and his family. AVDA’s legal team helped Crystal gain primary custody of her daughter as well as spousal and child support after a lengthy court battle. Crystal returned to school with the assistance of AVDA’s Education Fund and graduated from Arizona State University in December 2019. She credits AVDA with providing the strength and support she needed to create a safe home for her daughter and herself.