Message Regarding Our COVID-19 Policies

Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is committed to being a safe, helpful, and trustworthy resource, available to everyone who needs our services and support. Due to COVID-19, we are observing federal and local government public health protection guidelines. Upon arrival, visitors will complete a COVID-19 screening (questions and temperature check) and may be asked to wear a mask. If you have recently had COVID-19, you must wear a mask on the premises for the full 10 days from the date of exposure or infection, consistent with DC Health Department and CDC guidance.

To report suspected child abuse in the District of Columbia call 1-202-671-SAFE(7233)
To report suspected internet crimes against children, contact report.cybertip.org

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To report suspected child abuse / Para reportar sospechas de abuso:

1-202-671-SAFE (7233)

Stewards of Children®

Stewards of Children® training was developed by Darkness to Light and serves as a foundation of Safe Shores’ Prevention and Outreach program.

This training teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for individuals concerned about the safety of children as well as organizations that serve youth. Training includes discussion about critical issues in sexual abuse prevention and the relevance of these issues in our communities through a video sharing the voices of survivors and experts in the field.

Free Stewards of Children® Community Trainings:

Safe Shores will be offering Stewards of Children® trainings to the community both virtually and in person*. These trainings will be LIVE, led by an Authorized Facilitator, and will provide an interactive opportunity to share, learn, and practice implementing strategies to protect children from child sexual abuse. Community trainings are open to the public and pre-registration is required. Please contact stewards@safeshores.org for more information.

Stewards of Children® trainings hosted in person will be indicated below. Unless otherwise noted, in-person trainings will be located at the following address:
Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center
429 O Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

* Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center has full discretion to transition in-person trainings to a virtual setting depending on the developments of COVID-19. Should we decide to transition an in-person training to virtual, participants will be notified via email. 

Upcoming Stewards of Children® Training Dates

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Private Stewards of Children® Training for Your Organization

In-person trainings are not being offered currently, but virtual trainings may be an option for interested groups. Please contact stewards@safeshores.org for more information.

If you have a group of 10 or more adults, a Safe Shores representative can host a private Stewards of Children® training for your group on a date and time of your choosing. Training is 2.5-hours and will be facilitated on Zoom. At least 2 weeks’ notice is required. Please review the Virtual Stewards of Children® FAQ Sheet. Please contact stewards@safeshores.org for more information.

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Already Completed the Stewards of Children Training?

If you have already completed the Stewards of Children® training and would like to keep the conversation and learning going, we offer several additional training options to help you build on what is introduced in Stewards of Children®. Each supplemental training is 1 hour long. For more information or to sign-up for a session, visit our Additional Trainings page.