Dear Supporters,
Summer break is coming to an end, and as a parent, the start of the school year has been on my mind.
When our kids go back to school, we always have plenty to worry about it – from little things like their clothing and lunches to bigger things like their happiness, education, and safety.
One thing I shouldn’t have to worry about is if my children’s teachers have the training to identify the signs of child sexual abuse — not just for their safety, but for the safety of their classmates, too.
Darkness to Light is educating our teachers to help make them stronger stewards of our children. SHARE this message for all parents to see: r
Not enough has been done to promote prevention training in schools. Why is that? Classrooms are overcrowded, supplies are in short, and school employees aren’t provided with the tools to protect the children they serve. We need to support our teachers.
Great teachers need to be empowered so they know how to recognize the signs of abuse, and how to respond if they suspect or discover it is happening to a child in their care.
We need to focus on building communities where adults know the signs of child sexual abuse. The tools of prevention and action are needed everywhere to keep kids safe.
Thanks again for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Cindy McElhinney
Director of Programs
Darkness to Light | 7 Radcliffe Street, Suite 200 | Charleston, SC 29403 US
