Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office will be recognized as the first police force in the nation to become a Partner in Prevention. In our Tri-County Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Initiative, Partner in Prevention is a designation awarded by the nonprofit Darkness to Light to organizations and businesses that effectively protect children from child sexual abuse in their communities.

• Train 90-100% of their staff/volunteers in Stewards of Children®, AND
• Commit to providing ongoing child sexual abuse prevention training.

Partner in Prevention was created as a national standard to help parents and caregivers recognize organizations that take child protection seriously by implementing protection policies (if youth-serving) and training staff to prevent child sexual abuse. It also serves to educate the public on the prevalence of child sexual abuse and build demand for education and prevention efforts. Register today to learn more about this initiative and attend this event.

They will be sure to inspire.

Terrie and Ashley Batson — are sure to inspire.  An aunt and niece “dynamic duo,”they are both “thrivers” and passionate advocates for those affected by childhood sexual abuse. Through their individual and unified journeys of healing and personal growth, they aim to raise awareness, support survivors, and promote change in the Wilmington, NC, community and beyond. They hope that sharing their deeply personal experience will enable them to connect with other survivors and spread awareness of the amazing work of the Carousel Child Advocacy Center.

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