Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month

This training will provide a brief recap of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)  followed by a screening of Resilience, a film that chronicles the promising beginnings of a national movement to prevent childhood trauma, treat toxic stress, and greatly improve the health of future generations. We will end with group discussion on family and community resilienceContinue reading "ACEs and Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"

The Period of PURPLE Crying® is the phrase used to describe the peak time when babies cry more often. Infants who cry a lot or are awake and fussy at night are a source of concern for many parents. Because of the normal increase in crying that occurs in the first months of a baby’sContinue reading "Preventing Infant Abuse with the Period of PURPLE Crying®"

Extremely stressful experiences in childhood can alter brain development and have lifelong effects on health and behavior. This one-hour documentary, “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” examines into the science of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent Toxic Stress. The film is followedContinue reading "ACEs & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"

Parents, caregivers and educators remain the first line of defense in protecting children against the potential dangers lurking online.  This presentation is designed to educate, equip and empower adults with the knowledge and resources needed to help protect children from online dangers including predators, cyber bullies and threats related to gaming, social networking and mobileContinue reading "Internet Safety & Cyberbullying"

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-based prevention training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. We know that when adults are informed, theyContinue reading "Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children"

Con el sueño de un mundo donde los niños puedan crecer felices, sanos y a salvo, Darkness to Light se compromete a facultar a las personas para prevenir el abusoContinue reading "(Español) Darkness to Light – Que es Stewards of Children"