Stewards of Children 

Time: 3 hours

Darkness to Light’s flagship training, Stewards of Children®, teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® is one of the only award-winning, evidence-informed, adult-focused child sexual abuse prevention trainings in the United States proven to increase knowledge and change behavior. 

Training Features 

  • Delivered in a trauma-informed way by instructors and facilitators who have been rigorously trained 
  • Features powerful videos paired with robust facilitated discussion 
  • Teaches three foundational empowerment skills: 
  • Making choices that protect children 
  • Taking risks to minimize danger to children 
  • Supporting each other 
  • Highlights The 5 Steps to Protecting Children™ and how to apply them to better protect children from child sexual abuse 

This training is ideal for: 

  • Educators and early childhood professionals 
  • Counselors and social service providers 
  • Administrators and program leaders 
  • Parents, caregivers, and community partners 
  • Youth work professionals