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Reflecting on Our Impact in 2024
“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” ~Desmond Tutu We often share this quote at Darkness to Light Authorized Facilitator trainings because why...
Our Guide to Modeling Healthy Boundaries this Holiday Season
One of the most important gifts we can give our children during the holiday season is the ability to understand and respect healthy boundaries. Boundaries are essential for creating healthy relationships and ensuring everyone feels respected and...
Darkness to Light Awards Scholarships to Organizations Advancing Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Efforts
Eight Organizations Receive $6,000 in Scholarships to Strengthen Child Protection Initiatives. We’re proud to honor our commitment to empowering adults to prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse by announcing the recipients of our...
Becoming an Advocate: Steps You Can Take to End Child Sexual Abuse
Becoming an advocate is a powerful commitment to protect children and create safer communities. It’s a role that calls for courage, empathy, and determination—and the impact can be truly life-changing. Child sexual abuse is far more common than most...
Safety in Seconds: Healthy Sexual Development
As children grow, they naturally become curious about their bodies and begin to explore what feels good and safe. This curiosity is a normal part of healthy development, and understanding it can empower adults to foster open, supportive conversations...
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Coaches Awareness Seminar in Charlotte, NC
Coach Al Simpson, head of the Charlotte Boxing Academy at Revolution Sports Academy, and an assistant with USA Boxing has organized a Coaches Awareness Seminar in Charlotte, North Carolina. All local professionals and coaches are invited. Want to go? What: Coaches Awareness Seminar to prevent childhood sexual abuse. When: March 24, 2012 Where: Grady Cole … Read More
New steps in DE efforts to end abuse
The state of Delaware takes child protection seriously. That is why community leaders- the Attorney General’s office, PCA Delaware, Delaware YMCA and the Delaware CAC- have come together with a goal to train 35,000 adults. A special task force is expected to release its recommendations today that address child mental health needs in the fight … Read More
Melrose YMCA continues to shine the light on child sexual abuse prevnetion
Three years ago the community of Melrose, MA was rocked by a child sex abuse scandal when a beloved community member pleaded guilty to 20 charges of sexual abuse. Since that time, the YMCA of Melrose, who has now merged with the Greater Lynn YMCA, and the community have been focused on training their community … Read More
A Small Voice – Holly Spears
D2L friend and songwriter Holly Spears has written a beautiful song about a girl who is reaching out for help after her personal experience with sexual abuse. “A Small Voice” is a beautiful song, and we’re happy to be able to share it with you! Holly’s CD will be available for purchase April 3 from … Read More
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