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Darkness to Light Awarded $2.5 Million from Oak Foundation for Child Protection

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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D2L Voice of Courage Winner John Walsh on TODAY

John Walsh, a former Darkness to Light Voice of Courage Award recipient, gave an interview with Anne Curry on Today this morning discussing America’s child protection policies. “I think the safety of children should be as important as health care. I think it’s time to educate parents and children in the … Read More
Child sexual abuse is preventable (Teton Valley News Idaho)

Child sexual abuse is preventable (Teton Valley News Idaho)

By: Susie Fenger Our community has recently been made aware of child sexual abuse cases that are being accommodated in our courts and brought to the public’s attention through local media. These cases provide an opportunity for all of us to learn more about this abuse and how to keep our children safe. Child sexual … Read More
Deputies learn to prevent sexual abuse of children

Deputies learn to prevent sexual abuse of children

VANDERBURGH CO., IN (WFIE) – The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s office teamed up with the Lampion Center to help prevent the sexual abuse of children. Sheriff Eric Williams, his deputies and staff attended three hours of training through the Stewards of Children Program. The program is designed to teach deputies how to prevent, recognize and react … Read More
Melrose mayor offers sexual abuse prevention training for city non-profits

Melrose mayor offers sexual abuse prevention training for city non-profits

By Daniel DeMaina / ddemaina@cnc.com Melrose Free Press Melrose, Mass Mayor Rob Dolan is holding a meeting Thursday night, March 18, at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School to preview and offer training on recognizing, handling, and preventing child sexual abuse to leaders of the city’s non-profit organizations. The abuse prevention training was developed by … Read More