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)

Child Abuse Prevention Month 2021 Events

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and there is no shortage of events, trainings, tours, and classes to attend (virtually) to learn more and become an advocate in your own community. Scroll down to see a calendar of events for each week in April that you can participate in remotely, and links to register and learn more.

Another great way you can show your support is through a donation to Safe Shores. Any gift, no matter what the size, will go a long way in ensuring that our doors stay open in response to and prevention of child abuse in our community 24/7/365.

 

Part of child abuse prevention is spreading awareness. Please follow Safe Shores on our social media accounts. We’ll be posting prevention facts and tips throughout the month, and keeping you up to date on weekly events. Please like, share, and save our posts to help spread awareness of the work we do at Safe Shores.

 

Upcoming Child Abuse Prevention Month Events

Events and registration links are listed below: 

April 1 – April 4

 

     April 5 – April 11


April 12 – April 18

April 19 – April 25

April 26 – April 30