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)

Additional Trainings

As safety measures for COVID-19 remain necessary, and out of care for the health and safety of all, Safe Shores will be offering supplemental trainings to the community virtually. These trainings will be LIVE, led by an Authorized Facilitator, and will provide an interactive opportunity to share, learn, and practice implementing strategies to protect children from child sexual abuse. Community trainings are open to the public and pre-registration is required. Please contact stewards@safeshores.org for more information.

Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development© 

Developed by Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, 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. Nurturing healthy sexual development plays an important role in protecting children from sexual abuse and/or developing sexually abusive behaviors. This training is 1.5 hours.

Participants will:

  1. summarize healthy sexual development in children at different developmental stages;
  2. give examples of how to nurture healthy sexual development in children.

Upcoming Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development© Trainings

There aren’t currently any Virtual Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development© training dates.

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Darkness to Light’s Supplemental Trainings

Supplemental trainings are designed to provide more in-depth information on topics in Stewards of Children®. These are not intended to be used as a replacement for Stewards of Children®. They do not provide the foundation necessary to adequately address child sexual abuse and should be viewed as companion education. Please visit Stewards of Children® to sign-up for a training if you have not taken it already.

Supplemental Training Topics Include:

Talking with Children About Safety from Sexual Abuse 

Hablando con los Niños Sobre la Seguridad Contra el Abuso Sexual

Learn how to talk with and listen to children about sexual abuse and personal safety.

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Healthy Touch for Children and Youth

Contacto Saludable para Niños y Jóvenes en Español

Learn guidelines for healthy touch and safe, respectful ways to interact with children at home and in youth serving settings.

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Bystanders Protecting Children from Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse

Proteger A Los Niños Mediante La Observación Activa

Prepares the learner to make interventions that reinforce boundaries and protects children.

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Private Additional Trainings for Your Organization

If you have a group of 10 or more people, a Safe Shores representative can host a private training on a date and time of your choosing. Trainings will be conducted on Zoom. At least two weeks notice is required. Please contact stewards@safeshores.org for more information.

Request a Private Virtual Training