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)

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Keep Kids Safe – Hill Day

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On April 25th and 26th, the Keep Kids Safe Movement and its coalition partners will convene in Washington, D.C. to meet with key stakeholders and advance both the National Blueprint...

Keep Kids Safe Coalition – White House Visit

Members of the Keep Kids Safe Coalition will be visiting the White House. Executive Director Michele Booth Cole will represent Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center as a...

Contacto Saludable para Niños y Jóvenes

Virtual

El afecto y el tacto saludables protegen contra el abuso sexual infantil, especialmente con los padres, cuidadores y miembros de la familia. Esta capacitación le enseña algunas pautas para un...

Keep Kids Safe Rally

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The general public can show their support for the Keep Kids Safe Hill Day Coalition by attending the Keep Kids Safe Rally on Wednesday, April 26th at 2 PM. Register...

Healthy Touch for Children and Youth

Virtual

Healthy affection and touch are protective against 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. Register here.

Coffee for Kids (In Person)

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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

Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development© Training at the Building Strong Families Conference

Building Strong Families Conference runs from 9 am to 5 pm. Lunch is included, CEUs are available for $10 Registration: $45 (in advance) $60 (at the door)  Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development© helps participants better understand the sexual development of children, and how to respond to children’s sexual behaviors and questions in ways that promote healthy development....

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Stewards of Children® Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training for DC Faith Communities

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. This in-person event is open to all DC...