14-year-old protagonist and runaway who endures severe domestic abuse. After being sent to a juvenile detention center, she suffers trauma and staff indifference, ultimately transforming into a hardened, violent, and remorseless individual.
Chris befriends her, but Josie's miscarriage in isolation deepens Chris's despair.
Sexually assaults Chris in the shower, triggering her psychological breakdown.
Part of the indifferent reform school personnel allowing a destructive culture to thrive.
Attempts to help Chris process her trauma but is consistently rebuffed.
Fails to recognize family dysfunction as the root cause and blames Chris.
Remains unfeeling and in denial about the abuse, ignoring Chris's suffering.
Regularly beats Chris, directly causing her repeated runaways and trauma.
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