Categories: Misc, Other, Our Perspective

“If I can make one good thing happen from this horrible thing then it was worth it…

Pam Giesick is a brave soul and today we thank her for using the events of her past to help protect more children from being sexually abused. Every day more brave souls speak up about the horrific abuse they endured as a child and the devastating impact it has had on their lives. Did you …

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Categories: Misc, News and Events, Other, Our Perspective

200 Men Step Forward to Speak About Sexual Abuse – Watch Oprah November 5th and 12th

Shattering the stigma of abuse, 200 men are stepping forward and speaking out-some for the first time-about the trauma of their own childhood sexual abuse in a special two-part episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Tyler Perry, returns for a groundbreaking discussion on Friday, November 5, and Friday, November 12, as fathers, husbands, sons and …

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Oprah on Child Molesters: Joint Statement from Stop It Now! and Darkness to Light

We applaud Oprah for her ongoing efforts to prevent the sexual abuse of children. Parents watching this show may have additional questions about how to protect their children. Just as some people watching will want more information about where to go for help for themselves. Stop It Now! and Darkness to Light are advocating for …

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Tuesday Talking Point: A New Year, A New Direction

As we move into a new year, and indeed a new decade, we at Darkness to Light want to make sure that we’re not just working hard, but that we’re working intelligently. That is why, as Anne Says, we’ve undergone an organizational shift from an individual “training only model” to a “community wide training model.” …

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Make 2010 a Safe Place For Kids!

By: Laura HuntNew Year’s resolutions can make a person nervous about whether they can achieve their goal? Why do I have the same goals each year? How about making a new resolution for 2010? Resolve to do your part to end child sexual abuse. Resolve to support prevention programs that help to educate and provide …

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