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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Writing to Wellness™ with C. Thomas

Participants will learn helpful tips via discussion on how to navigate healing through expressive forms of creative writing, how to advocate for others and how to build a safe space for self-care.

Wear Blue Day

We wear blue at the beginning of April to spread awareness, because prevention starts with you - in blue. ? Here's our staff wearing blue:

Teen Mental Health Panel: Supporting Teens Through Mental Health Concerns

Virtual

Learn how to better support teens through their mental health struggles and concerns from experts in adolescent health and wellbeing. Spanish translation will be provided. Register here.   Featured Panelists   Freweyni Asress | Teen Advocate - Safe Shores the DC Children's Advocacy Center Dr. Colby Tyson | Program Director of the Child and Adolescent...

Guardianes de los niños®

Virtual

Esta capacitación enseña a los adultos cómo prevenir, reconocer y responder responsablemente al abuso sexual infantil. La capacitación incluye debates sobre temas críticos en la prevención de la agresión sexual y la relevancia de estos temas para nuestras comunidades a través de un video que comparte las voces de sobrevivientes y expertos en el campo....

Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Virtual

Virtually tour our thoughtfully designed, child-friendly, victim-focused facility, meet our team, and learn firsthand how Safe Shores works to provide intervention, hope and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma, and violence in the District. Register here

Stewards of Children®

Virtual

This training teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. 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. Register here.

Hablando con los Niños Sobre la Seguridad Contra el Abuso Sexual

Virtual

Tener conversaciones abiertas y apropiadas para la edad sobre nuestros cuerpos, género y límites es un paso importante para proteger a los niños del abuso sexual. En este taller, aprenderá cómo hablar y escuchar a los niños sobre el abuso sexual y la seguridad personal. Registrarse aquí.

Digital Advocacy Day

You can participate in Prevent Child Abuse America’s nationwide digital advocacy day on April 19th. Find out more here.

Talking with Children about Safety from Sexual Abuse

Virtual

Having age-appropriate, open conversations about our bodies, sex, and boundaries is an important step in protecting children from sexual abuse. In this workshop, you will learn how to talk with and listen to children about sexual abuse and personal safety. Register here.