Categories: Misc, News and Events, Other

Reporting Failure Leads to Criminal Prosecution

Last week, charges were filed against a Texas teacher and several administrators in response to a disclosure of child sexual abuse. Article written by Ericka Mellon and Cindy George of the Houston Chronicle, and posted on Nov. 21. Read the entire article here. Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson announced Friday that a warrant had …

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Categories: Misc, News and Events, Other, YMCA

YMCAs Launch Statewide Initiative to Keep Kids Safe

YMCAs throughout New Jersey, including the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, have joined forces with Darkness to Light to help educate adults in NJ on how to prevent child sexual abuse. Starting this week, New Jersey is launching an online training campaign, which allows anyone in the state of NJ to participate in a Stewards …

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Categories: Misc, News and Events, Other

2013 Gala Chef: Nico Romo

We are pleased to introduce the Darkness to Light Gala restaurant and committee chair French Master Chef Nico Romo. Chef Romo has directed Patrick Properties’ celebrated culinary programs across four historic venues since 2007, crafting vibrant interpretations of classic French cuisine with artful Asian touches. His charismatic blend of raw passion and innovative gourmet flair …

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Categories: Misc, News and Events, Other, Success Stories

Meet the Stewards of Children Experts: Joseph Laramie

Lieutenant Joseph Laramie (retired) is one of many experts featured in the new Stewards of Children® child sexual abuse prevention training program. As a certified police juvenile specialist with more than 30 years of experience in the area of child protection, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge to Stewards of Children. He is a nationally recognized …

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Categories: News and Events, Other, Things We Like

Dave Moody Interview with WSB-TV 2 Atlanta

Dave Moody, a child sexual abuse survivor featured in Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children® training, recently shared his story with  Atlanta’s WSB-TV 2 news station. Of the interview, Dave said, “If I can help prevent one child from being hurt or give hope to one survivor, then telling my story has been worth the …

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