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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation awarded the Darkness to Light Partner in Prevention distinction for 2011-12

Carmel, IN – Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) has been awarded the Darkness to Light Partner in Prevention distinction for 2011-2012. This is a prestigious certification showing CCPR’s commitment to keeping the children they serve safe and healthy.

The guidelines for distinction include CCPR meeting the following criteria:

At least 90% of employees have completed the Stewards of Children training
New employees have been trained in a timely manner
Maintained record of training to ensure staff renews training every three years
Completed background checks on all employees prior to employment
Ensure that one adult-one child situations are in settings are not private without being observable and interruptible

The Darkness to Light Partner in Prevention distinction shows parents/guardians, school personnel and the community that the organization is dedicated to fostering an environment that better protects children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light is committed to prevention through training and having implemented appropriate policies designed to deter potential perpetrators. Staff training increases awareness and teaches how to recognize opportunities for abuse to occur as well as help recognize when abuse has occurred. Staff is also trained on how to react if they recognize signs of abuse or if a child discloses abuse.

ABOUT CARMEL CLAY PARKS & RECREATION
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) was established in 1991 through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Carmel and Clay Township in Indiana. CCPR was created to serve the nature and fitness needs of the community, manage and develop existing spaces and resources, and create a sustainable future for parks and recreation programs through a financially viable and environmentally conscious parks system. CCPR manages and maintains more than 500 acres of park land and numerous recreation facilities, providing more than 5,000 annual classes and programs for all ages. Please see carmelclayparks.com for more information.

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