We commend Penn State for releasing their internal report on the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse case. As expected, the report shows a total disregard for the safety and welfare of children by the leadership of Penn State. This report must serve as an impetus for change. In spite of what we would like to believe, …
In December 2011, the Child Advocacy Program launched Stewards of Children, a national initiative that tries to equip communities with the tools needed to end child sexual abuse. The goal is to have 5,000 Chautauqua County adults complete the training over the next five years. Given Chautauqua County’s adult population, the goal of 5,000 people …
FAYETTEVILLE — Come to the Kingdom of Zob for lots of laughs as a cool family treat this summer. The Historic Fayette Theater’s production of The Clumsy Custard & Ice Cream Clone Review, will be on stage July 27 and 28 and Aug. 3 and 4 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees on …
A$50,000 federal grant is allowing the Children’s Advocacy Center to get Spanish-language messages about preventing child abuse out into the Hispanic community, said Marlene Mish, executive director. In the past, Mish has had to bring a translator while performing Darkness to Light outreach education about child sexual abuse within the Hispanic community. SEVEN STEPS TO …
Challen Cates an actress, mother, and adult survivor of child sexual abuse was recently interviewed about her current work on the hugely popular Nickelodean’s Big Time Rush about her role and her support of Darkness to Light. Challen believes in the importance of bringing awareness to adults on how to prevent childhood sexual abuse and …
