The Carroll County Child Advocacy Center has been in operation about two months now, but center leaders and local municipal officials on Thursday made the opening official.
Board members and their children and grandchildren lined up near the center’s outdoor sign to cut the traditional ribbon, while camera shutters clicked and officials offered their praises. The center is located at 306 Bradley St., Carrollton, in the old mill building which also houses the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Center.
“I thank each of you for your support,” Advocacy Board Chairman Emily H....
Child Advocacy Center holds official opening – Carroll County, Georgia
The Carroll County Child Advocacy Center has been in operation about two months now, but center leaders and local municipal officials on Thursday made the opening official.
Board members and their children and grandchildren lined up near the center’s outdoor sign to cut the traditional ribbon, while camera shutters clicked and officials offered their praises. The center is located at 306 Bradley St., Carrollton, in the old mill building which also houses the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Center.
“I thank each of you for your support,” Advocacy Board Chairman Emily H....
Training to prevent child sexual abuse in Foxborough, Massachusetts
To commemorate April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Hockomock Area YMCA will hold a child sexual abuse-prevention training in Foxborough April 29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 8 Chestnut St. The educational program has already been extended to all town employees. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance. Space is limited. To sign up, contact Tony Calcia, one of the YMCA’s trainers, at 508-643-5226, or send an e-mail to ...
Miss Americas Show Commitment to Ending Child Sexual Abuse
Two Miss Americas to speak on child abuse
Article by Chris Swingle. Original post can be read here.What will it take to prevent or stop child sexual abuse?Student Perspectives on Stewards of Children Training
Medford, OR -- The Children's Advocacy Center of Jackson County included an article in the April edition of their Advocacy Quarterly newsletter entitled, "Why are We Still Out There Teaching Darkness to Light?" To answer this question, they included feedback from Southern Oregon students - teachers in training who recently took the Stewards of Children™ prevention course. Here are a few excerpts from their remarks:
"When I signed up for this seminar I really had no idea what to expect. I figured...
"When I signed up for this seminar I really had no idea what to expect. I figured...
R. A. Dickey: CSA survivor
On April 14, the CBS show 60 Minutes aired an interview between correspondent Lesley Stahl and R. A. Dickey, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Dickey's story in and of itself is quite interesting - a would-be star pitcher whose upper six-figure starting salary plummeted 90 percent after an x-ray revealed the absence of a key ligament in his right elbow. Following this, his disappointing performance in the majors sent him to the minors, where he excelled.
Throughout his career, Dickey yo-yoed between the two, never quite good enough for the majors, but too talented...
Capital District YMCA launches initiative for Child Abuse Prevention Month
New York - Assemblyman Jim Tedisco joined the Capital District YMCA and other community partners during Child Abuse Prevention Month to commemorate the implementation of Stewards of Children™ training and show their commitment to ending child sexual abuse. "This 'Darkness to Light' training program is another tool to help empower our children and our entire community to prevent child abuse and keep children safe. I’m honored to be a partner in the effort," said Tedisco.
Read the full blog post by Jim Tedisco for the Times Union ...
Child Abuse Prevention Month – Charleston, SC Activities
Beginning this weekend, residents of Charleston and the surrounding areas have two unique opportunities to participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
On April 13, 27, and May 11, Darkness to Light and The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center will be offering free community trainings. Participants will learn about types of child abuse, what trauma is and how it affects children, and how to prevent, treat, and report incidents. Please see the attached flyer for details.
April 13 also kicks...
On April 13, 27, and May 11, Darkness to Light and The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center will be offering free community trainings. Participants will learn about types of child abuse, what trauma is and how it affects children, and how to prevent, treat, and report incidents. Please see the attached flyer for details.
April 13 also kicks...
This April, Go Social with CSA Prevention!
April is both National Child Abuse Prevention Month and National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. What better time to show your commitment to ending child sexual abuse (CSA)? Getting involved can be as simple as updating your social media statuses throughout the month with messages of awareness and prevention. Don't know what to say? Here are some ideas:
- Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults occur to children under the age of 18. The good news is that we can prevent this. Learn the facts at www.D2L.org.
- “Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero
Mandated Reporting: Positive Step? Yes. Solution? No.
The San Jose Mercury recently published an article about potential child sexual abuse (CSA) at the Lescher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California. The concept of CSA is disturbing in and of itself, but what is most upsetting about this story is the complete confusion of key personnel on how to respond to a history of alleged incidents and report them to the appropriate authorities. From the article:
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- The community services director "told (a Walnut Creek police sergeant) he was completely unaware of any mandated reporting laws and how they would apply to employees in
Birdies for Charity – RBC Heritage Golf Tournament, Hilton Head Island
Darkness to Light is excited to participate in the Birdies for Charity program at this year's RBC Heritage golf tournament, held April 15-21 on Hilton Head Island, SC!
Birdies for Charity is similar to a walk-a-thon, except donations are per birdie rather than per mile. Last year, the pros shot 1,288 birdies. At a penny pledge per birdie, that would simply be a fun $12.88 donation. You can donate as much per birdie as you'd like, however! The Heritage Classic Foundation is contributing an extra 20% above the pledged amount,...
