“Prevention education is the only way to bring about systemic change to end such abuse,’ [D2L CEO Jolie Logan] says, adding that training ‘takes one of society’s most difficult subjects and brings it to a public forum, encouraging public dialogue. The more adults know about prevention, the more we talk openly, the better we are all prepared to protect kids.” Read the entire article HERE.

BCHS student teams with Hope’s Place to train adults in child abuse prevention Katie Brandenburg Associated Press ASHLAND — Chrissy Moore pulled a cloth checkerboard from the table of one of the waiting rooms at Hope’s Place Children’s Advocacy Center revealing golden sand framing assorted seashells. “This is my favorite part,” she said. Moore and another girl from Girl Scout Troop 935 designed and decorated the room to earn their silver awards. Both girls agreed the place they always felt the calmest and happiest was …

Darkness to Light is getting increased response for workshops on preventing childhood sexual abuse since the Penn State scandal. A local pastor has spoken out about his experience. By Adrianne Murchison January 12, 2012 Darwin Hobbs, who is training to become a Darkness to Light facilitator, said he was sexually abused by his stepfather from 10- to 12-years-old. “For many years I kept it secret and I did not tell a soul until I was about to marry my wife Tracy, in 1993,” said Hobbs, …

This video was sent to us from a film student in South Africa. We were blown away with the PSA, and we want to thank David for telling this story.

The Delaware Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling $220,000 to three statewide, multi-agency initiatives to expand mentoring, reduce child sexual abuse and empower financially vulnerable Delawareans. The DCF’s collaborative grant program seeks to fund initiatives in which multiple nonprofit agencies work together to maximize their collective capabilities and provide powerful services to Delawareans statewide. Every three years, the DCF solicits applications and selects one or more initiatives to fund for the subsequent three years. Grant money comes from the earnings of the DCF’s unrestricted fund. …

HAMMOND — Several dozen community workers — from campus police to child-care providers — attended a training session a few weeks before Christmas, at Southeastern Louisiana University. The training session was aimed at helping the most vulnerable of victims: children. Read more.

Recently we blogged about an amazing song that was written by a group of Penn State students and alumni in the wake of Penn State’s sexual abuse case. The song itself was dedicated to the victims in hopes that it may bring healing and comfort to them. The writer of the song, Joe Conrad has recently agreed to donate the funds to us here at Darkness to Light to further our prevention efforts. Often times in the wake of something horrible it is hard to …

Sending Season’s Greetings to the D2L family of friends, facilitators, supporters and advocates. Thanks for all your passion and hard work in 2011. We look forward to our partnership in 2012 and continuing the efforts to end child sexual abuse. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

This news segment really struck me today.  See what Dallas sports anchor, Dale Hansen shares with his viewers.  (His commentary appears after the music video so stay tuned long enough hear what he says after).

D2L supporter Beau Biden talks about the importance of mandatory reporting. Just think of all of the kids that would be better protected if mandatory reporting was required. Almost every case of child sexual abuse could be prevented if people acted on their suspicions. It’s about time we all stepped up to the plate and started holding ourselves accountable to our children.