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June is Internet Safety Month
For kids, technology and the internet offer amazing opportunities to learn, explore, socialize, and play. But how do you protect them from the dangers that come along with it? Read our Internet Safety Month tips for putting safeguards in place that...
Darkness to Light Selected as a 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Charity Partner
Darkness to Light has been selected as an Official Charity Partner for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon! As a charity partner, we received five entry spots for the race on November 3, 2024. These runners will raise funds to support Darkness to...
What it Takes to Protect Children, Our Summer Camp Toolkit
Summer camp, whether overnight camp or day camp, is a time for kids to experience recreational fun balanced with growing independence. When making a choice about the camps your child will attend, it’s important to know what to ask. More than likely...
Darkness to Light Secures State Funding, Championed by Representative Wetmore
Recognizing the vital need to address and support programs and policies that improve community welfare, Democratic Representative Elizabeth “Spencer” Wetmore (D-115) played a pivotal role in securing significant funding for Darkness to...
Safety in Seconds: Human Trafficking Prevention
This Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we are shedding light on child sex trafficking – one microlearning module at a time. Explore the knowledge and tools needed to prevent child sex trafficking with our Safety in Seconds series featuring...
Join Our Virtual Roadshow
Our team is hitting the road… virtually! Darkness to Light’s Lead Instructor, Carol Hogue, and Director of Programming and Partnerships, Tracy Leonard, are gearing up for an exciting month of virtual meetings, heading to a region near...
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7 Steps to Protecting our Children-Step 5
Step 5: Make a plan. When a child discloses abuse, it is important to know how to react. Offer support to the child and praise them for coming forward. Remember to remain calm and know your local legal requirements for reporting. Want to learn more about the 7 steps? Stay tuned for step 6 tomorrow … Read More
7 Steps to Protecting our Children-step 4
Step 4: Stay Alert It is so important in the fight to end child sexual abuse that we know the signs that a child might have been or is being abused. Physical signs and emotional signs might be a strong indicator that abuse is present. It is critical to also remember that a child might … Read More
7 Steps to Protecting our Children-Step 3
Step 3: Talk about it. Children often keep abuse a secret, but barriers can be broken down by talking openly about it. Understand why children are afraid to tell. Know how children communicate and recognize they may tell parts of a story and will possibly shut down if you react negatively. Good communication is the … Read More
7 Steps to Protecting our Children-Step 2
By eliminating one adult/one child situations you can dramatically reduce the risk of child sexual abuse. Understand that abusers will become friendly with families in order to gain your trust and ultimately personal access to your child. Know the actions you can take to minimize the opportunity for abusers to gain access to children. Encourage … Read More
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