Three years ago the community of Melrose, MA was rocked by a child sex abuse scandal when a beloved community member pleaded guilty to 20 charges of sexual abuse. Since that time, the YMCA of Melrose, who has now merged with the Greater Lynn YMCA, and the community have been focused on training their community …
D2L friend and songwriter Holly Spears has written a beautiful song about a girl who is reaching out for help after her personal experience with sexual abuse. “A Small Voice” is a beautiful song, and we’re happy to be able to share it with you! Holly’s CD will be available for purchase April 3 from …
Adults came from throughout Louisiana to join in the annual training and conference entitled “The Heroes Among Us!” headed by Peggy Kirby. The Louisiana Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (LAFAPA) recently held its annual conference and training at Embassy Suites in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This training was attended by over 350 foster families, foster youth, …
“Centre County, PA leaders say child sexual abuse is not a matter of awareness-it is a matter of action.” That is why community leaders are partnering with Darkness to Light to teach adults how to better protect children in their community. The recently formed Child Safety and Protection Collaborative- consisting of members from the YMCA, …
Predator educators: Social media can play role in school affairs Their names are like a wall of shame to Delaware educators because of the head-shaking and hand-wringing they caused in classrooms and communities. Dana Goodman. Timothy McDorman. Jason Stalnaker. John Thompson. They are among 12 Delaware educators who, since 2006, have been convicted of crimes …
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