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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 operating in a hybrid environment – combining in-person and remote work – and observing federal and local government public health protection guidelines. Masks are required on-site, and COVID-19 screening (questions and temperature check) is conducted upon arrival.

We want Safe Shores’ people and resources to be readily accessible to everyone who needs them. Here are the direct points of contact on our team for forensic interviews, mental health support, client advocacy, MDT matters, child abuse prevention training, fundraising, media, as well as general, non-urgent inquires.

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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- At Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center, we are committed to providing families with the services they need to provide immediate healing and relief from the trauma of abuse.
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Safe Shores is dedicated to working with and advocating for children and adolescents affected by trauma and violence.

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Holiday Giving 2022 – Make The Season Brighter for Young Survivors

Make the Season Special for Young Survivors Every year, Safe Shores invites our community to help make the holiday season […]

We’re thrilled to announce the election of Safe Shores’ newest board members: Desyree Dixon Corina Cortez Justin Harrison Tabitha Almquist […]

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Q: What’s that buried in our Sand Tray Therapy Room?
A: A great way to support Safe Shores over the next year!

Become a LifeSaver and set up a recurring monthly gift here: https://buff.ly/3PYWtAz to help Safe Shores continue to provide intervention, hope and healing.

As the year comes to a close, join us in taking a look back at how community support helped the children we serve in 2022. From 🎒270 take-care bags to 🧸946 free-of-charge therapy sessions, your support helped serve over 1,000 child victims of abuse in DC.💙

With the support of our #virtualvillage, the Safe Shores Holiday Giving Drive raised over $45,000 for 225 children and families this holiday season. THANK YOU for being part of the community that makes this possible. 💙

Your gift to Safe Shores this #GivingTuesday will help provide children and families impacted by abuse with a safe place to share their story and the resources they need to begin their healing journey. Donate today at https://safeshores.org/donate/ 💙

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