CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF CHILD PROTECTION

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Through Education & Action

Darkness to Light empowers adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse through awareness, education, and the reduction of stigma. We believe protecting children is an adult’s responsibility, and that education and training are key to empowering action. Our evidence-informed Stewards of Children® training—one of the only adult-focused child sexual abuse prevention programs in the United States—has been proven to increase knowledge and change behavior. By equipping individuals and organizations, we help communities take proactive steps toward creating safer environments for children. 

Our work is guided by the vision of a world free from child sexual abuse, where children can grow up happy, healthy, and safe. We know that prevention is possible, and we believe that it is an adult’s responsibility to make choices that protect children, enabling them to live well-adjusted lives to their full potential.

OUR MISSION 

OUR VISION  

CORE VALUES 

DARKNESS TO LIGHT EQUIPS AND EMPOWERS ADULTS TO BUILD SAFE ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE. 
DARKNESS TO LIGHT ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ADULTS PROACTIVELY KEEP ALL CHILDREN SAFE FROM SEXUAL ABUSE 
  • We honor the voices of victims & survivors 
  • We demand accountability 
  • We make deliberate decisions 
  • We value diverse partnerships 
  • We believe in a growth mindset 

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OUR MISSION 

OUR VISION  

CORE VALUES 

DARKNESS TO LIGHT EQUIPS AND EMPOWERS ADULTS TO BUILD SAFE ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE. 
DARKNESS TO LIGHT ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ADULTS PROACTIVELY KEEP ALL CHILDREN SAFE FROM SEXUAL ABUSE 
  • We honor the voices of victims & survivors 
  • We demand accountability 
  • We make deliberate decisions 
  • We value diverse partnerships 
  • We believe in a growth mindset 

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The power to stop the cycle of child sexual abuse is in your hands. Stand up, speak out, and take action. You can create a world where abuse is prevented before it starts.

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You are not alone — if you encounter child sexual abuse, national resources and support are available. Call to have questions answered or chat with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7 at no charge. All conversations are confidential.