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

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...

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Virtual Talking With Children About Safety from Sexual Abuse

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Having age-appropriate, open conversations about our bodies, sex, and boundaries is an important step in protecting children from sexual abuse. Talking about personal safety and sex creates a protective bond...

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Internet Safety: Parents, Guardians & Community Presentation by NCMEC (Virtual)

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In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Safe Shores invited the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to facilitate a presentation for parents, guardians, and the general community who are interested in keeping kids safe on the internet. Do you know how to have preventive conversations with your children to keep them safe...

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Seguridad en internet: Padres, Guardianes, Comunidades

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En honor al Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil, Safe Shores invitó al Centro Nacional para Niños Desaparecidos y Explotados (NCMEC) a facilitar una presentación para padres, tutores y la comunidad en general que estén interesados ​​en mantener a los niños seguros en Internet. ¿Conoces acerca de cómo puedes entablar conversaciones preventivas con tus...

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