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Understanding, Recognizing, and Reporting Child Sexual Abuse [Frequently-Asked Questions Answered]

“The first blog article from Darkness to Light on the subject of child sexual abuse prevention was very well-received by clients. We appreciate the positive feedback we received. Many clients thanked us for bringing this critical issue to the forefront. Thank you Tom Callos for making the introduction to Darkness to Light (D2L). We are continuing to …

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Categories: Other, YMCA

YMCA hosts informational event on child sexual abuse prevention

Danielson, Conn. – The Regional Community Family YMCA partners with Darkness to Light to host an event to raise awareness about child sexual abuse at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Quinebaug Valley Community College, 742 Upper Maple St., Danielson. In 2012 the Greater Hartford YMCA partnered with Darkness to Light in an effort to minimize and prevent child sexual …

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Mentors and young parents attend Darkness to Light training

  Mentors and participants of The Community Partnership’s Young Parents Program recently attended a Stewards of Children three-hour training class developed by Darkness to Light. Darkness to Light is an evidenced-based adult prevention program addressing the issue of child sexual abuse. Founded in 2000, D2L has trained hundreds of thousands of adults how to prevent, …

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Presidents, Pastors, Principals and Superintendents – Wake Up!

Amidst all of the political shenanigans, world coming-to-an-end drama and heart-wrenching tragedy of the last few months, some may have missed that charges of perjury, conspiracy and endangering the welfare of children were filed against former Penn State President Graham Spanier. This should make leaders of all child-serving organizations do more than just pause. This is …

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Missouri Task Force releases recommendations for improving child safety

Last week, a Missouri Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children released 22 recommendations for improving the safety of children to Governor Jay Nixon and lawmakers.  This report is a comprehensive look at improving several key areas necessary in preventing and responding to child sexual abuse. We would like to congratulate our …

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