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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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. In this workshop, you will learn how to talk with...

Stewards of Children®

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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...

Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

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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

Guardianes de los niños®

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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...

Teen Mental Health Panel: Supporting Teens Through Mental Health Concerns

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Learn how to better support teens through their mental health struggles and concerns from experts in adolescent health and wellbeing. Spanish translation will be provided. Register here.   Featured Panelists   Freweyni Asress | Teen Advocate - Safe Shores the DC Children's Advocacy Center Dr. Colby Tyson | Program Director of the Child and Adolescent...

Virtual Stewards of Children® Training (English)

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Stewards of Children® training was developed by Darkness to Light and serves as a foundation of Safe Shores’ Prevention and Outreach program. This training teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.