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D2L Voice of Courage Winner John Walsh on TODAY

John Walsh, a former Darkness to Light Voice of Courage Award recipient, gave an interview with Anne Curry on Today this morning discussing America’s child protection policies. “I think the safety of children should be as important as health care. I think it’s time to educate parents and children [on child safety policies] in the …

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Child sexual abuse is preventable (Teton Valley News Idaho)

By: Susie Fenger Our community has recently been made aware of child sexual abuse cases that are being accommodated in our courts and brought to the public’s attention through local media. These cases provide an opportunity for all of us to learn more about this abuse and how to keep our children safe. Child sexual …

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Deputies learn to prevent sexual abuse of children

VANDERBURGH CO., IN (WFIE) – The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s office teamed up with the Lampion Center to help prevent the sexual abuse of children. Sheriff Eric Williams, his deputies and staff attended three hours of training through the Stewards of Children Program. The program is designed to teach deputies how to prevent, recognize and react …

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Melrose mayor offers sexual abuse prevention training for city non-profits

By Daniel DeMaina / ddemaina@cnc.com Melrose Free Press Melrose, Mass Mayor Rob Dolan is holding a meeting Thursday night, March 18, at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School to preview and offer training on recognizing, handling, and preventing child sexual abuse to leaders of the city’s non-profit organizations. The abuse prevention training was developed by …

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Pope says ‘sorry’ for Irish church abuse

(CNN) — Pope Benedict XVI said Saturday he is “truly sorry” for the abuse suffered by victims at the hands of Catholic priests in Ireland. The pope directly addressed the church abuse crisis that has rocked the Irish Catholic Church in an 18-page letter, which was made public Saturday. It is expected to be read …

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