Categories: Misc, Other

Court ruling on sexual predator monitoring, cause for concern to some.

PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE TO SEE VIDEO. An interesting look into public opinion regarding the treatment of pedophiles, as well as the larger issue of child sexual abuse prevention. In the video, one man is quoted as saying, “Sexual predators should be monitered. How else are we going to protect our kids?” It’s a great …

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Categories: Misc, Other

Wilmington University Teams up with Darkness to Light for Stewards of Children Certification

It goes without saying that child sexual abuse is a very complex problem. Although there is no substitute for the advice of professionals, the Wilmington University athletic department took a major step forward in educating itself in ways to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse through the Darkness to Light Steward of …

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Categories: Misc, Other

Monsoon Solo: Voices Once Submerged – Gretl Claggett

“Happy Hour.” When women laugh at jokes they don’t find funny and men tell stories only half-true, I recall how, at his house, my parents and their friends welcomed in the weekends. How they’d sit by the fireplace wishing the flame’s ribbons could tie up life’s loose ends. How they’d never see him lead me …

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Categories: Other, YMCA

Greater Tri-Valley Y Leading Child Abuse Prevention Effort

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, and this month as well as throughout the year, the YMCA of Greater Tri-Valley encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making our communities safe. “April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children,” said Maryalice Golden, Marketing Manager. …

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Categories: Misc, Other, Things We Like

D2L Team Meets Marilyn Van DeBur

Jolie, Liz, Erika and I traveled to Aiken South Carolina yesterday to hear Marilyn Van DeBur, former Miss America and incest survivor, speak at a luncheon in support of The Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County. Marilyn is a featured survivor in D2L’s Stewards of Children training video so we feel like we already know …

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