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Darkness to Light Secures State Funding, Championed by Representative Wetmore

Recognizing the vital need to address and support programs and policies that improve community welfare, Democratic Representative Elizabeth “Spencer” Wetmore (D-115) played a pivotal role in securing significant funding for Darkness to...

Safety in Seconds: Human Trafficking Prevention

This Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we are shedding light on child sex trafficking – one microlearning module at a time. Explore the knowledge and tools needed to prevent child sex trafficking with our Safety in Seconds series featuring...

Join Our Virtual Roadshow

Our team is hitting the road… virtually! Darkness to Light’s Lead Instructor, Carol Hogue, and Director of Programming and Partnerships, Tracy Leonard, are gearing up for an exciting month of virtual meetings, heading to a region near...

Our Impact in 2023

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives” – Jackie Robinson  We kicked off 2023 with a bang by announcing the release of the NEW Stewards of Children®, and we have not slowed down since! Take a look back...

Five Safety Tips for the Holidays

Put protection first this holiday season. During the holidays, we spend lots of time and money attempting to create magical experiences for our children. We hang decorations, bake cookies, and sing songs. We take great care in the gifts we purchase...

Hugging is a Choice

The holidays are here – time for family get-togethers, friend drop-ins, and fun holiday traditions. This season can quickly become hectic, too.  Work becomes busier, obligations to family and friends quickly pile up, and somehow you must find...

 

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Tonya Craft, Former Georgia Teacher, Acquitted of Molestation Charges

If you haven’t heard about the allegations against Georgia teacher Tonya Craft, catch-up HERE Now Here’s our take… The headlines read the same for most networks and cable news. But what is not being said is that verified research indicates that the vast majority of children who disclose sexual abuse are telling the truth. Adults … Read More
Michigan Senator Taking STEPS to Help CSA Victims

Michigan Senator Taking STEPS to Help CSA Victims

Senator John Gleason walks from Flushing to Lansing to build awareness for bill 1321, extending statute of limitations on childhood sexual abuse FLUSHING, Michigan — A bill extending the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases against minors is so important to Sen. John Gleason that he’s walking it to Lansing. Gleason, D-Flushing, set out … Read More
Responding effectively to abuse

Responding effectively to abuse

Training program aims to teach adults how to prevent, address child sexual abuse   BERRIEN SPRINGS – To keep children safe, adults tell them not to talk to strangers. But when it comes to preventing sexual abuse, that thinking is backwards, says Jamie Rossow, executive director of the Berrien County Council for Children. For one … Read More

Lily Pad Teams With Georgia to Launch Child Abuse Initiative

ALBANY, Ga. — In the long run, it costs less to prevent child abuse than it does to investigate it. In light of that, state and area officials have teamed up to launch the “Stewards of Children” initiative to combat the problem. The initiative, led by the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy, is aimed at … Read More