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C4F & Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Join the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Initiative.
​Get trained in CSA (Child Sexual Abuse) prevention.
​Connect 4 Faith is the founding organization for the CSA Prevention Initiative and Coalition of Alamance County, as well as other areas.
Check out our Upcoming Trainings & Events pages for current events and trainings! 
Contact us to schedule training for your group.

PREVENTION IS THE KEY!!
Prevention IS possible. Child sexual abuse is preventable. It will only be prevented if we, the adults of the community, take responsible action to protect our children and advocate for them. 
Through community collaboration, awareness is raised at a higher and more effective level, leading to more adults trained to protect children. It's up to us to protect them. Not one individual. Not one organization. Not one provider. Statistically TEN children are better protected for every ONE adult trained. Be one. Be a steward of children.
Sign up for free online Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention training by Darkness to Light through the Flip the Switch campaign. 

CHECK YOUR AREA FOR OFFENDERS
Look up offenders in your area through the North Carolina Department of Public Safety website. Click the link below to see the "Acceptable Use Policy." If you agree to that, you'll go to a page to choose your search method. 
NC Department. of Public Safety website 
There are also useful resources and references through the NC Department of Justice website.
​Remember that just because someone passes a background check, that doesn't mean they can or should have freedom around children. Many cases of child sexual abuse are never reported. Therefore, many offenders are never prosecuted or on any type of registry. Always actively follow safe practices and policies to protect children. 
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We can accomplish a cultural change to help eradicate this crime. Be one who helps stop a child from being abused. By preventing abuse, you could also help prevent child exploitation, substance abuse, homelessness, human trafficking, trauma disorders, suicide, teen pregnancy, mental and behavioral health issues, and other health-related issues often associated with child sexual abuse. 
Use the link above to offer tax deductible contributions.
Thank you for your support! It makes a difference in the lives of children.  
Our sincere thanks to those of you who have joined the fight against child sexual abuse. Stay vigilant! Share information about the Prevention Initiative with everyone you know!

We MUST protect the children of our communities!
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What is Child Sexual Abuse?
  • Any sexual act between an adult and a minor or between two minors, when one exerts power over the other.
  • Forcing, coercing or persuading a child to engage in any type of sexual act. It also includes non-contact acts such as exhibitionism, exposure to pornography, voyeurism, and communicating in a sexual manner by phone or internet. (*source D2L.org)

WHO'S AT RISK? Everyone
Child Sexual Abuse does not discriminate. This crime happens among all socioeconomic and education levels, races, religions and backgrounds. 

Contact us for training information, scheduling, or additional resources. We offer training for prevention and awareness of child sexual abuse and exploitation. 
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Preventing child sexual abuse (CSA) helps prevent the modern-day slavery of domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST). It is estimated that greater than 90% of children who become victims of exploitation or trafficking were first victims of CSA.

We offer presentations  and training by Shared Hope International, an organization focused on putting an end to human trafficking. Trainings are facilitated by an Ambassador of Hope and are appropriate for adults and youth. Visit our Prevent Minor Sex Trafficking page or contact us to learn more.
TESTIMONIALS
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"I thoroughly enjoyed the training and know that it will make me more aware of things."

"Great awareness tool for anyone."

"Wow - so emotional! I am stunned and saddened by the facts. I will do my best to protect the safety of all the children in my life!"

"I enjoyed all of the information that I received. Each community needs to be involved in this."

"I enjoyed the training. It was well organized and very effective. A great learning experience."
Click the link above to visit the Darkness to Light website. You'll find additional resources and tools to help in the fight against child sexual abuse. You can also find information about trainers and events in your area. Do something to help protect children. 

The Prevention Initiative and its participants are not funded by or employed by Darkness to Light. Training materials only for the Stewards of Children training cost about $10 per participant.

Other trainings  are free or have a minimal materials expense. Your support to the general fund of Connect 4 Faith helps cover operating costs.

Thank you