This April Be 1 of 500 Adults Keeping Children Safe

500 Adults. One month. More children will be safer. You don’t have to solve everything. You just have to show up.


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

1-202-671-SAFE (7233)

500 Adults.
One month.
More children will be safer.

You don’t have to solve everything. You just have to show up.

We’re calling on 500 adults in the DMV and beyond to get trained this Child Abuse Prevention Month — for free. Scroll down to learn more.

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This April, Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center invites you to be an active participant in preventing child abuse.

500 Adults.
One month.
More children will be safer.

You don’t have to solve everything. You just have to show up.

People often wonder what they can do to help prevent child abuse. They want to help, but don’t always know how. Child abuse is painful to think about. It can feel overwhelming—and to some, even inevitable.

But it doesn’t have to be. Prevention works. And it is an adult responsibility.

Children are safer when the adults around them know what to do.

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, and as part of honoring 30 years of service to children and families in the District, Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is launching a community-wide effort to train 500 adults to help prevent child abuse.

We’re calling on 500 adults in the DMV and beyond to get trained—for free.

Because prevention starts with you—not someone else.

Make a little room in your schedule. Give your time and attention. You’ll gain practical tools—and help make the world safer for children.

Be 1 of 500 Adults Helping Keep Kids Safe.

Register for a Free Training

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How You Can Help Prevent Child Abuse and
Be Part of the Solution

Every April, our nation observes Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, inspire action, and deepen our shared commitment to protecting children and supporting families. This national observance calls on individuals, communities, and organizations of all kinds to come together to prevent abuse before it occurs—because the consequences of child abuse are profound and far-reaching.

Child abuse is a pervasive issue that affects people across all income levels, communities, races, and cultures. It is not limited to any one group — it is a societal problem that requires a united response. And the good news is, everyone can do something to help.

Here are a few ways this month you can stand up for children, support families, and be part of the solution.

Make a Donation

For 30 years, Safe Shores has helped keep children safe, seen and heard. Child Abuse Prevention Month is an ideal time to invest in the specialized, trauma-responsive services that Safe Shores provides to child victims of abuse and their families, and the educational trainings we provide to the community.

Make a $30, $100, or $300 donation and join us at our 30th anniversary event, The Power of Play!

The full price of your ticket goes directly to our services.

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Learn More About Keeping Kids Safe

From webinars to child abuse prevention trainings, Safe Shores is offering free, virtual learning events every week in April. Scroll up to see what’s happening during Child Abuse Prevention Month, register to attend, and show up for kids.

Spread the Word — Prevention Starts with Awareness

Tell your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers about Safe Shores’ free child abuse prevention trainings, and encourage them to be one of the 500! Sign up and attend together. The more informed adults there are, the safer our communities become—and the better we can protect children together.

Throughout April, we are offering a range of informative and engaging events designed to educate and inspire adults to take an active role in preventing child abuse.

Don’t miss THIS PLAYDATE WITH A PURPOSE!

The Power of Play! Safe Shores’ 30th Anniversary Event

Join Safe Shores — The DC Children’s Advocacy Center for The Power of Play! — an evening of purposeful fun for grown-ups, designed to spark joy, inspire action, and invest in the childhood every child deserves. Every ticket and sponsorship goes directly toward providing trauma-responsive services for children and families, and prevention programs across DC.

Say yes to play — and to protecting children.

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 5:30 to 9:00 pm

Where: Capital Turnaround 770 M Street, SE, Washington, DC

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