NORFOLK — Norfolk Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ingrid Allardi is pleased to announce a free event — Stewards of Children: By Darkness to Light — for parents and guardians on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed, award-winning two-and-a-half-hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
“We hope to see you there!” said Dot Pearl, Director of Wellness for Norfolk, Plainville, Wrentham & King Philip Schools. “Guided by the vision of a world where children can grow up happy, healthy, and safe, Darkness to Light is committed to empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse. We believe that protecting children is an adult’s responsibility and that adults will be empowered to act through education and training.”
Families are asked to arrive by 6:15 p.m. Training will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. in the Freeman Kennedy School cafeteria, 70 Boardman St., Norfolk. The event is expected to end around 8:30 p.m.
This program is free and will be presented by trained facilitators from the Hockomock YMCA who are authorized by Darkness to Light.
Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.
“Norfolk Public Schools are partnering with the YMCA for this presentation,” Director Pearl said. “We’re working with the YMCA to bring this training to our staff, parents, and guardians.”
Stewards of Children is one of the only evidence-informed, adult-focused child sexual abuse prevention trainings offered in the United States proven to increase knowledge and change behavior. Numerous studies have shown that Darkness to Light’s prevention education works and evidence-informed training can change child protective behaviors.
Click here to register for the event.
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