Darkness to Light
Paula Sellars, M.S.W., is an accomplished leader in social work and education with extensive experience in developing curriculum and training programs for non-profit organizations and corporations. Currently serving as the Interim Executive Director at Bounty & Soul, Paula co-founded Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children®️ Program as a consultant, author, and director, facilitating international child sexual abuse prevention and response. Previously, Paula held roles such as Executive Vice President at Phoenix Possibilities Inc., where large-scale training and curriculum initiatives were developed, and Director of Program Design at VistaLynk, focusing on resilience in aging and caregiving. Paula's background encompasses psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and innovative program development, with a strong emphasis on integrative mental health education and trauma recovery. Academic credentials include a Master of Social Work from The University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Social Work with a double major in Social Work and Criminal Justice from Xavier University.
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Darkness to Light
Our mission is, quite simply, to end child sexual abuse. With affiliates in all 50 U.S. states and 16 additional countries, we provide training and resources that empower communities to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Our flagship training, Stewards of Children®, is the only nationally available program scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child-protective behaviors. This program combines child sexual abuse facts and prevention information with personal commentary from survivors, experts, and concerned adults to create a comprehensive, positive approach to prevention training.