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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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A spotlight can help end child sexual abuse
Washington PostMichele Booth Cole Some influential voices are being heard lately regarding child sexual abuse: editorials and articles on the devastating case of slain 11-year-old Sarah Haley Foxwell; D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee’s comments in Fast Company magazine; allegations against a veteran Sidwell Friends School teacher; pedophiles and adult survivors featured on “Oprah”; and … Read More
State PTA Endorses Darkness To Light Sexual Abuse Training
CBS 7 Spartanburg Columbia, SC —A state initiative to train teachers and school employees how to prevent child sexual abuse has gained endorsement and financial support from the South Carolina Parent Teacher Association. The PTAs board unanimously voted to partner with the South Carolina Department of Education to promote the Darkness to Light program that … Read More
SC bill would require districts to check subs
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A bill requiring South Carolina school districts to conduct criminal background checks on substitute teachers has received initial approval. A House Education panel on Tuesday unanimously approved requiring districts to screen applicants through the State Law Enforcement Division. The agency has agreed not to charge districts to run names through the state … Read More
Silence feeds child sex abuse, says activist
By NADIA MOHARIB, QMI Agency Kids are being trapped in abusive worlds largely because people — who can— choose not to stand up and speak out for them, says a child sex abuse survivor. And a current campaign, sponsored by the Calgary Sun, urges those who would keep the devastating abuse secret to set children … Read More
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