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Chefs Discuss Child Sexual Abuse Prevention (post 1 of 3)

Chefs from some of Charleston’s top restaurants discuss child sexual abuse prevention. Stay tuned for the second and third installations, which will be posted on Mondays this January.   Each chef featured in this video participated in the Darkness to Light Gala, lending their time, talents, and staff to help create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for …

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Are You a “Mandated” Reporter?

Our materials and posts often mention the words “mandated reporter.” You may be wondering what this term actually means, and whether you or those who work with your children are mandated to report child sexual abuse. A mandated reporter is a person who is required by law to report suspicions of child abuse or neglect …

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Darkness to Light Recognized As One of “50 Nonprofits To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving”

Along with the American Red Cross, FarmAid, National Geographic, and many other familiar names, Darkness to Light was named one of Nonprofit Tech for Good’s “50 Nonprofits To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving.” We are thrilled to earn this honor. We’re also thrilled to see on this list the names of several organizations whose missions are to …

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Reporting Failure Leads to Criminal Prosecution

Last week, charges were filed against a Texas teacher and several administrators in response to a disclosure of child sexual abuse. Article written by Ericka Mellon and Cindy George of the Houston Chronicle, and posted on Nov. 21. Read the entire article here. Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson announced Friday that a warrant had …

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Protecting Our Children…Our Responsibility

By Virginia Baker, M.Ed. View original article here Learn more about D2L’s new Stewards of Children® curriculum, including The 5 Steps to Protecting Our ChildrenTM. http://www.d2lblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Baker-Protecting-Children-NBCDI-Child-Health-Talk-Fall-2013.pdf