Recent AP article highlights the D2L/YMCA community prevention efforts
The Associated Press published an article over the weekend about the child protection efforts by national youth serving organizations including the YMCA. The article specifically mentions the work local YMCAs are doing to increase awareness and educate adults in the community. Like Big Brothers Big Sisters, the YMCA of the USA relies on its locally run affiliates to implement and enforce child-protection policies, although the national office provides support and guidance. “Our Y’s have to be diligent on this issue every second of every day,” …
Sex-abuse victims urged to seek help
Sex-abuse victims urged to seek help By Glenn Smith With the sexual molestation case against coach Louis “Skip” ReVille likely to grow, a local youth treatment center wants parents to know that help is available and hope is not lost. The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center in Charleston has reached out to the many places where ReVille worked and volunteered over the past decade, offering advice and assistance in treating potential victims. The agency offers medical exams, counseling and other help free of charge, said …
Darkness to Light’s Board of Directors Announces New President and CEO
The Darkness to Light Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jolie Logan as the organization’s President and CEO. Jolie has worked at D2L for several years as Chief Operating Officer and brings a wealth of knowledge and management experience to her new position. “We are confident Jolie is the right next leader to advance D2L’s mission to protect all children from sexual abuse,” said D2L Board Chair Suzanne Hardie. “She has excellent leadership skills that enthuse our staff and a vision …
Beau Biden to be honored at Circle of Light Gala 2011
7 Radcliffe St., Suite 200, Charleston, S.C. 29403 * Ph. 843.965.5444 * www.D2L.org NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: J. Dean Foster, 843.735.5070, dean@fosteramg.com Or, Jolie Logan, 843.965.5444, jlogan@D2L.org Web: www.D2L.org Twitter www.twitter.com/darkness2light Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/DarknesstoLight Blog: www.D2Lblog.com Delaware Attorney General Joseph R. “Beau” Biden, III To Receive 2011 “Voice of Courage” Award from Darkness to Light Biden Makes Child Sexual Abuse Prevention a Statewide Priority; Thousands of Delaware Employees to Receive Training Charleston, S.C. – Oct. 27, 2011 – Darkness to Light (D2L), a national nonprofit …
Havana Nights on LowCountry Live
On October 4th, our own Katie Strumpf chatted with LowCountry Live about Darkness to Light’s 11th annual Circle of Light Gala! This year our theme is “Havana Nights,” and we’re all gearing up for a prevention revolution! (SEE VIDEO) Check out 10 reasons not to miss the event of the year!
Monster Mash!
MonsterMash Monster Mash is October 15! Join us for this year’s “graveyard smash” – the 2011 Monster Mash, benefiting Darkness to Light! Formerly the Ghoulish Gala, the Monster Mash Halloween party moves to Upper King Street and features nibbles and drinks by some of Charleston’s top restaurants. Come dressed in your best Halloween look for the costume contest, judged by local celebrities, for your chance at the cash prize! This event is brought to you by the Lowcountry Exchange Club and the Evening Exchange Club …
D2L Announces new partnership and leadership changes to help prevent childhood sexual abuse
This month we finalized a dramatic leap forward in our mission in the form of partnership with a group of large YMCA’s up and down the eastern seaboard. As an organization this means we are moving out of start-up phase and into a true large-scale operating phase. To support this evolution in our organization’s life, we are making a transition of leadership from our entrepreneurial founder, Anne Lee, to second generation leadership focused on operationalizing and expanding our new partnership. Read the press release here.
Recent Child Abuse Stories in the Media
You may have heard the recent news about the international child pornography ring which was busted, and Warren Jeffs’ conviction on child sexual abuse charges. As disturbing as these stories are, it’s easy to overlook them as something that just doesn’t affect us. Chris Newlin, Executive Director of the National Child Advocacy Center recently responded to these stories with commentary that should hit home with all of us. Chris writes: “Why do we tolerate this? Why do we let it go on? Every one of …
