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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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Havana Nights on LowCountry Live
On October 4th, our own Katie Strumpf chatted with LowCountry Live about Darkness to Light’s 11th annual Circle of Light Gala! This year our theme is “Havana Nights,” and we’re all gearing up for a prevention revolution! (SEE VIDEO) Check out 10 reasons not to miss the event of the year!
Monster Mash!
MonsterMash Monster Mash is October 15! Join us for this year’s “graveyard smash” – the 2011 Monster Mash, benefiting Darkness to Light! Formerly the Ghoulish Gala, the Monster Mash Halloween party moves to Upper King Street and features nibbles and drinks by some of Charleston’s top restaurants. Come dressed in your best Halloween look for … Read More
New Jersey YMCA State Alliance takes a bold stand against child sexual abuse
Last Friday, September 23, 2011 the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance came together to discuss child protection. Thirty-nine Ys were present at the meeting, and all approved taking D2L’s Stewards of Children program to scale and moving ahead with implementing the training program in their communities. Rick Gorab, CEO of the Metro YMCAs of the … Read More
Reduce the Risk. Insist on Policy.
One proactive thing parents can do to be more involved in child safety is to ask the youth organizations that serve their children about the policies they have in place. Make sure organizations have all of the following: Policy for reducing or eliminating one adult/one-child situations. The policy should ensure that all activities can be … Read More
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