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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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‘Precious’ is the Latest Film to Show the Ugly Side of Life

‘Precious’ is the Latest Film to Show the Ugly Side of Life

Child abuse, and child sexual abuse in particular, are still major taboos in our society. Only by shedding light on such dark topics can we ever expect to see a positive change. “Darkness can not drive out Darkness, only Light can do that.” MLK Los Angeles Times By Janet Kinosian The film “Precious: Based on … Read More

Learn More About Stewards of Children

Learn more about Stewards of Children in today’s Tuesday Talking Point!
Adults’ Responsibility in Child Sexual Abuse

Adults’ Responsibility in Child Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse: The Hidden Epidemic Child sexual abuse is a hidden but significant problem in every community in America. Experts estimate that one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Less than one in ten will tell. Research clearly shows that individuals who are sexually … Read More
Pediatrician accused of molestation; ‘multiple victims’ cited

Pediatrician accused of molestation; ‘multiple victims’ cited

Another horrific story of child sexual abuse is making national headlines and we have yet to see PREVENTION promoted as an alternative! You would struggle to find an article about breast cancer where a mammogram wasn’t mentioned; prevention training should be just a synonymous with child sexual abuse. (CNN) — A Delaware pediatrician is facing … Read More