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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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Child sexual abuse is preventable (Teton Valley News Idaho)

Child sexual abuse is preventable (Teton Valley News Idaho)

By: Susie Fenger Our community has recently been made aware of child sexual abuse cases that are being accommodated in our courts and brought to the public’s attention through local media. These cases provide an opportunity for all of us to learn more about this abuse and how to keep our children safe. Child sexual … Read More
Deputies learn to prevent sexual abuse of children

Deputies learn to prevent sexual abuse of children

VANDERBURGH CO., IN (WFIE) – The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s office teamed up with the Lampion Center to help prevent the sexual abuse of children. Sheriff Eric Williams, his deputies and staff attended three hours of training through the Stewards of Children Program. The program is designed to teach deputies how to prevent, recognize and react … Read More
Melrose mayor offers sexual abuse prevention training for city non-profits

Melrose mayor offers sexual abuse prevention training for city non-profits

By Daniel DeMaina / ddemaina@cnc.com Melrose Free Press Melrose, Mass Mayor Rob Dolan is holding a meeting Thursday night, March 18, at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School to preview and offer training on recognizing, handling, and preventing child sexual abuse to leaders of the city’s non-profit organizations. The abuse prevention training was developed by … Read More

Pope says ‘sorry’ for Irish church abuse

(CNN) — Pope Benedict XVI said Saturday he is “truly sorry” for the abuse suffered by victims at the hands of Catholic priests in Ireland. The pope directly addressed the church abuse crisis that has rocked the Irish Catholic Church in an 18-page letter, which was made public Saturday. It is expected to be read … Read More