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

1-202-671-SAFE (7233)

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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.

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...

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...