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Community Darkness to Light Training
2025-09-06 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Lotus Paducah, 1605 N Friendship Rd, Paducah, KY, 42001, United States
Join us at Lotus on Saturday, September 6th for Stewards of Children – a powerful, FREE, and award-winning training designed to empower adults to protect children from sexual abuse.
Developed by Darkness to Light, Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through compelling stories from survivors, experts, and treatment providers, participants will gain practical tools to help keep children safe in their families, organizations, and communities.
This training is an essential step for anyone who works with or cares about children. Let’s work together to create safer spaces for every child. All are welcome!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:
https://d2l.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/2754

Resilience Route Scavenger Hunt
2026-03-23 - 2026-04-16
Join us for a community-wide scavenger hunt designed to promote resilience, awareness, and connection. Participants will explore local spaces while learning about resources and ways to support prevention efforts.

Wear Blue Day for Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention
2026-04-01
Show your support for Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing blue. This simple act helps raise awareness and sparks important conversations in our community.

Pinwheels For Prevention: McCracken County
2026-04-01 08:00 - 09:00 | McCracken County Courthouse, 300 Clarence Gains Street, Paducah, KY, 42003, United States
Help us plant pinwheels as a symbol of hope and prevention. This event brings the community together to recognize the importance of safe, healthy childhoods.

Pinwheel Planting with Purchase District Health Department
2026-04-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Purchase District Health Department, 916 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY, 42003, United States
Join us in planting pinwheels to raise awareness for child abuse prevention and show support for children and families in our region.

Pinwheels for Prevention: Calloway County
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Calloway County Judicial Building, 312 N 4th St, Murray, KY, 42071, United States
Be part of this meaningful visual display representing the bright futures all children deserve.

Pinwheels for Prevention: Marshall County
2026-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Marshall County Judicial Building, 80 Judicial Dr, Benton, KY, 42025, United States
Support prevention efforts by participating in this community pinwheel planting event.

Lotus Learn & Grow: Conversations About Safety from Abuse
2026-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
This virtual session introduces key concepts for recognizing and preventing abuse, equipping participants with tools to help keep children safe.
Event Registration Required: https://d2l.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/4624

Wear Teal Day for Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention
2026-04-07
Wear teal to stand in solidarity with survivors and raise awareness about sexual assault prevention.

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Curris Center, 314 Curris Ctr, Murray, KY, 42071, United States
This evidence-based training empowers adults to prevent, recognize, and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse.

MSU Philanthropy Week Keynote & Donna Herdon Award
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Wrather Auditorium, Murray State University, North 16th Street and University Drive, Murray, KY, 42071, United States
Be part of an inspiring evening featuring a keynote conversation with Lotus CEO Lori Wells Brown, along with a special award presentation honoring outstanding leadership and impact in our community.

Community Green Dot Overview
2026-04-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Murray Women’s Club, 704 Vine St, Murray, 42071, United States
Learn how small, proactive behaviors can create a culture of safety and reduce violence in our community.

Lotus Learn & Grow: Consent, Healthy Touch, and Boundaries
2026-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
This session explores how to teach and model healthy boundaries and respectful interactions for children and youth.
Event Registration Required: https://d2l.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/4625

Lotus Learn & Grow: From Bystander to Upstander
2026-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Discover how to safely intervene and take action when witnessing potentially harmful situations.
Event Registration Required: https://d2l.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/4627

Graves County ASAP Mental Health Awareness Walk
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Kess Creek Park, 201 Locust Dr, Mayfield, KY, 42066, United States
Join us for a community walk focused on mental wellness, connection, and support for one another.

Lotus Learn & Grow: Preventing Child Sex Trafficking
2026-04-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Gain critical knowledge about recognizing risk factors and preventing child sex trafficking in our communities.
Event Registration Required: https://d2l.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/4628

Wear Denim Day for Survivors of Sexual Violence
2026-04-29
Participate in this national awareness day by wearing denim to support survivors and challenge harmful myths about sexual violence.
