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Shane Alexander on Tour in the United States – Find a Concert Near You!

Musical Artist, Shane Alexander was so compelled by what we are doing at Darkness to Light that it inspired him to write “Look Out For Me”a touching and poignant song. Anne Lee, founder & CEO of Darkness to Light believes that Shane Alexander’s song “has captured the pure essence of childhood that every adult needs …

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Teacher Sentenced to 25 years for sexual abuse

A former teacher was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the molestation of at least nine boys in North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and overseas. He used his position of trusted authority as a babysitter, camp counselor, Boy Scout leader, high school teacher, tutor and foreign exchange host to groom his victims. By presenting himself …

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

Hockomock YMCA to raise awareness about CSA by using D2L programs

Across the country YMCA’s and D2L are working together to help prevent child sexual abuse.  One of these Y’s is the Hockomock YMCA in MA. They are working with their 5 member communities to bring awareness and offer Stewards of Children trainings. They have had tremendous support from their community as they work towards training …

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Categories: Misc, News and Events, Other, Our Perspective, Success Stories, YMCA

Great example of media doing it right

Yesterday we pointed to a recent study about how the media is missing a major opportunity to talk about prevention of child sexual abuse.  Well occasionally we see a really well done piece that actually focuses entirely on prevention and showcases what a community is doing to protect children.  One such piece by WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham, …

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Arlington Texas city employees step up big time for prevention

Our good friends at the Alliance for Children in Fort Worth Texas and all of their partner organizations are on a mission to train 75,000 adults  in Tarrant County.  The latest group to come on board for this important initiative are the employees with the city of Arlington.  Dozens of Arlington city employees, including parks …

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