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

Contacto Saludable para Niños y Jóvenes

El afecto y el tacto saludables protegen contra el abuso sexual infantil, especialmente con los padres, cuidadores y miembros de la familia. Sobre la base de la educación brindada en Stewards of Children®, la capacitación basada en evidencia de Darkness to Light sobre la prevención, el reconocimiento y la respuesta responsable al abuso sexual infantil,...

Free
Event Series Stewards of Children®

Virtual Stewards of Children® Training

Virtual

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with child sexual abuse survivors, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.

Free

Healthy Touch for Children and Youth

Knowing about child sexual abuse makes us more mindful about how we interact with children. Healthy affection and touch are protective from child sexual abuse especially with parents, caregivers, and family members. This training teaches you some guidelines for healthy touch and safe, respectful ways to interact with children.   During the training, you will hear...

Free
Event Series Coffee For Kids (In Person)

Coffee For Kids (In Person)

Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center 429 O Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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.

Free

Event Series Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Virtual

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.

Free
Event Series Coffee For Kids (In Person)

Coffee For Kids (In Person)

Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center 429 O Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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.

Free

Wear Blue Day

We wear blue at the beginning of April to spread awareness of child abuse prevention work. Prevention starts with you -- in blue! If you take a photo, make sure...

Event Series Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Virtual

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.

Free