Talking to Kids About Body Safety One of the most significant steps to protecting the children in our lives from sexual abuse is to begin talking with them early and often about topics like body safety, sex, and boundaries. Last Sunday, TLC premiered “Breaking the Silence,” a documentary filmed in…
Originally published on Time Warner Cable News on May 14, 2015 By Mark Goshgarian. It’s a problem that affects one in 10, or 3,000 children in Chautauqua County. “Imagine 41 school buses of children. That’s about how many children are being sexually abused and by in large, we’ve haven’t addressed…
Originally sent out through Darkness to Light’s June newsletter. Safety at Summer Camps and Programs Recently, D2L had the privilege of meeting with educators, youth workers, and child advocacy center staff members in the Beaumont region of Texas. This area has a thriving prevention initiative and everyone we spoke with…
Let your voice be heard As a Darkness to Light facilitators, we know sexual abuse is one of the most significant risks facing children today. One in ten children will be the victim of sexual abuse and in schools, where children spend the majority of their days, two-thirds of teachers…
