Dear Darkness to Light Supporters, As some of you may know, the trial of Jerry Sandusky, the former football coach at Penn State, is scheduled to begin on June 5th. We hear from our friends at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) that the media are already there in force waiting for this next stage. …
Twelve agencies are making a difference with the help of grants from the Northern Chautauqua County Foundation (NY). More than $40,343 was awarded to community agencies which will use the money for various projects. The agencies were recently awarded checks at an open house reception. Among those awarded was the Child Advocacy Program (CAP). The …
Wilmington University, among other Universities in Delaware, have agreed to work with Darkness to Light’s Authorized Facilitators to train their faculty and staff in Stewards of Children. The Athletics Department at Wilmington University was among the first to get trained. Next the public safety departments, education colleges and other general staff are getting trained. This …
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 …
It’s a painful secret carried by millions of people, but one Surf City, NC couple, Patricia & Edwin Boelte have commited to break the silence in their community. Patricia and Edwin travel throughout the state giving presentations and holding workshops to bring awareness to the problem of child sexual abuse. To read more please click here. …
