For D2L's staff, being an active participant in the mission to end childhood sexual abuse is one of the most rewarding things they will ever do – and they cannot do it without you. Learning the facts about childhood sexual abuse helps prevent it. Talking about it helps prevent it. Getting involved helps prevent it. The truth is, if childhood sexual abuse can be prevented, it can be stopped. That's why D2L exists – to empower adults through awareness and educational programs to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to childhood sexual abuse. "Stewards of Children" is available ONLINE for individual use or taught in group sessions by Authorized Facilitators who have been trained by Darkness to Light.
A Brief History:
In 2000, Anne Lee, now Darkness to Light's President and CEO, developed and implemented a strategy for a non-profit primary prevention program with the mission of reducing the incidence of child sexual abuse through public awareness and education. With tremendous community support, over $100,000 was raised and an award-winning media campaign was developed and launched in June of 2001.
In 2002 "7 Steps to Protecting our Children: A Guide for Responsible Adults" was created and Time, Inc agreed to place ads in various magazines they publish. In 2003 the documentary Childhood Stories was produced by the award-winning team of Breslin-Dunn. The documentary details the stories of four adult survivors of sexual abuse from various backgrounds and life experiences.
In 2004 we began work on an interactive sexual abuse prevention training program, called Stewards of Children, a 2 1/2 hour training program for adults. Major television networks began running Darkness to Light public service announcements nationally. These pro-bono ads were designed to increase awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child sexual abuse and to drive viewers to educational materials. Countless organizations and individuals have found D2L because of the public service ad campaigns .
In 2006, Stewards of Children ONLINE was released as a web based version of the "Stewards of Children" is the only nationally available program scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors. This revolutionary program is for any responsible adult who cares about the welfare of children. It is also appropriate for youth-serving organizations such as: sports leagues, day care centers, after school programs, children's clubs and church groups among others. "Stewards of Children" is available ONLINE for individual use or taught in group sessions by Authorized Facilitators who have been trained by Darkness to Light.
Who Uses the Program?
- Stewards of Children is for any responsible adult who cares about the protection of children. It is also used by individuals, organizations, businesses, and corporations who:
• Seek training for staff and volunteers in the prevention of child sexual abuse.
• Look to enhance their child protection policies and procedures or respond to insurance requirements.
• Want to lead a community-based initiative and offer prevention training to the community.
What Topics are Covered in Stewards of Children?
• Facts about the problem of child sexual abuse.
• The types of situations in which child sexual abuse might occur.
• Simple, effective strategies for protecting children from sexual abuse.
• The importance of talking about the prevention of sexual abuse with children and other adults.
• The signs of sexual abuse so you that you might intervene and be able to react responsibly.
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What Outcomes Can Be Expected After Training?
• Increased awareness of the prevalence, consequences and circumstances of child sexual abuse
• New skills for adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse
• Proactive, positive change to organizational policies and procedures
• Individual commitment to action via a personal prevention plan
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