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.

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

1-202-671-SAFE (7233)

Stories of Intervention, Hope, and Healing from 2021

It can be hard to be still with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, but there is power in quiet reflection on the past year. At Safe Shores, this reflection allows us to think about the children we have served, their stories, their healing, and how our supporters like you have helped to make that possible. 

We are currently “wrapping up” our Holiday Giving Drive, and through your support, we were able to give 200 children gift cards to brighten their holidays! However, even as gift cards are being delivered and presents are purchased, victimized children in our community continue to need Safe Shores every day.

Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing stories that highlight the impact of Safe Shores’ services on the children and families we serve.  Each story spotlights one of our programs and how they work to provide hope, healing, and intervention. Every donation raised through the end of the year goes directly to these core services.

 

Even the Smallest of Things Can Bring Hope – Kay’s Experience at Safe Shores

For 10-year-old Kay and her mom, the Clothing Closet was a resource they didn’t know existed when they came to Safe Shores following abuse from Kay’s father.

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Annie Didn’t Know Who to Ask for Help

After experiencing a sexual assault by a family friend, Annie told a trusted teacher and was connected to a Teen Advocate at Safe Shores. Because she had an advocate, Annie didn’t have to talk to the police straight away or tell her parents before she was ready.

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Healing Isn’t a One-Way Street

It took several years for Josie and Sophie to begin to feel safe enough to process their trauma. By working with a Safe Shores therapist, Josie, Sophie, and their mom, Laura, began to feel ready to talk about what had happened to them.

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Hope Dissipates Fear

When Liam came to Safe Shores for his forensic interview, he was nervous because he didn’t know what to expect. Learn why Liam asked if he could come back to Safe Shores at the end of his interview by reading his story.

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Resolve to be Part of the Child Abuse Prevention Tipping Point

The Prevention and Outreach program provides evidence-based and trauma-informed training to equip adults with the skills and knowledge to recognize, respond to, and prevent child abuse. Your donation can help continue to provide these trainings to the DC Community, free of charge.

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