July 30, 2026 By North Carolina Business DailyThe YMCA of the Sandhills has earned Praesidium Accreditation®, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards in child safety and abuse prevention. “Families trust us with what matters most—their children," said Jeff Darling, CEO of YMCA of the Sandhills. About PraesidiumPraesidium is the leading innovator of scientifically based solutions designed to transform the way organizations approach the prevention of sexual abuse. As the largest and most comprehensive sexual abuse risk management firm globally, Praesidium knows how sexual abuse happens and, more importantly, how to prevent it. YMCA of the Sandhills serves more than 5,000 members and 600 program participants through the Fayetteville YMCA and the Saleeby Family YMCA in Cameron.