Despite the fact that 20% of American children will be sexually abused by the age of 18, childhood sexual abuse remains a topic that’s swept under the rug. Precious, a new film starring Gabourey Sidibie and Mo’nique, gives people a inside glimpse of the devastating effects of sexual abuse. Set in Harlem in 1987, it …
Things have gotten backed up with the holiday season so today’s Tuesday Talking Point is one of our PSAs from a few years ago. This PSA ran on CNN and certainly provided people with something to talk about. We hope everyone is having a great holiday season, and thank you for your support in this, …
Just for Kids Inc., a Raleigh and Fayette county child advocacy center, announced an ambitious “2,012 by 2012” campaign Tuesday that organizers say could have a positive effect on more than 20,000 local children. The goal of the initiative, according to prevention coordinator Christina Bailey, is to train 2,012 adults by the year 2012, with …
Mackenzie Phillips was awarded Darkness2Light’s 2009 Voice of Courage award for her honesty in telling the story of her own childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her father, John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas. This is her acceptance speech at our 2009 Circle of Light Gala. Thanks Again Mackenzie!
As we’re preparing for the holidays, we thought we’d bring you a special performance by Dan Mackenzie of his song “Darkness to Light.” The Charleston School of Arts Orchestra and the Ashley River Creative Arts School Unichorous Unicorns both accompanied Dan at the 2006 Circle of Light Gala!
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