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

Safe Shores

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

1-202-671-SAFE (7233)

Panels

Safe Shores – The DC CAC Virtual Open House

Safe Shores - The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is a direct service nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and working directly with child victims of sexual and physical abuse in the District of Columbia. Through its child-friendly facility and multidisciplinary team approach, Safe Shores coordinates the work of medical and mental health ...

Teens, Tweens, and Everything-In-Betweens: An Expert Panel Discussion on Teen Healthy Sexual Development and Protecting Teens from Sexual Abuse

Do you feel anxious about how to interact and engage with teenagers? In the age of social media and technology, the generational gap seems wider than ever. That’s why we’ve created an expert panel on teen healthy sexual development and keeping teens safe from sexual abuse, especially in the age of increased technology use. This panel aims to ...