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Celebrating 25 Years of Championing Child Protection

Celebrating 25 years of child protection & sexual abuse prevention
Charleston, SC – January 23, 2025 – Darkness to Light, a global leader in child sexual abuse prevention, proudly announces its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of empowering adults and communities to create safe environments for children. Reaching all 50 states and 101 other countries, the organization has achieved remarkable milestones that highlight its enduring …

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Categories: Featured Posts, General News, News and Events, Our Perspective

Reflecting on Our Impact in 2024

Darkness to Light Awarded $2.5 Million from Oak Foundation for Child Protection
“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 primary prevention is so critical. Primary prevention is all about preventing …

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Categories: Featured Posts, General News, Guides

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 safe. For children, understanding boundaries helps them recognize their personal space, emotions, and rights. It also teaches them …

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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 latest Advocacy Collaborative Awards. This scholarship program provides funding to organizations dedicated to expanding access to child protection training and …

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Categories: Featured Posts, General News, News and Events, Other

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 people realize: 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. The numbers …

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