Tag Archives: Charleston
National Child Abuse Prevention Month-get involved today!
D2L kicked off National Child Abuse Prevention month with a candlelight vigil in downtown Charleston on March 28th. Even though the wind prevented us from keeping our candles lit, we all carry the metaphorical lit candle throughout this month in honor of the children we serve. There are many ways you can get involved this month and they don’t all involve taking our training. Look for blogs about the ways which include a golf tournament, community bike ride, community movie event, and of course Stewards …
Trident Academy and surrounding communities come together for Prevention
The last few weeks for the town of Mount Pleasant have been ones of shock and fear as the actions of Louis “Skip” ReVille have come to light. Town members have been scrambling to find the right way to talk to their children about child sexual abuse and are in need of reassurance that the are exercising the right prevention techniques. To help out with this and to show that being proactive is the best way to end child sexual abuse, Trident Academy is offering …
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 …
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 …
