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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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Safe Shores’ Child Abuse Prevention Month Events

March 27, 2019

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Special thanks to the supporters who are making unique efforts to raise awareness this Child Abuse Prevention Month! Check out these April events benefiting Safe Shores:

Buttercream Bakeshop Art Supplies Drive
Runs Monday, April 1st – Tuesday, April 30th. Make a donation and receive free cookie of the day!
Buttercream Bakeshop – 1250 9th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
https://buttercreamdc.com/

Drew4Kids & Bloom Book Drive
Hosted by Drew Morton & Francine Umaru
Runs Monday, April 1st – Tuesday, April 30th
Click here for more information

Project Beacon of Hope Fundraiser (all ticket proceeds benefit Safe Shores)
Hosted by Christopher Thomas
Thursday, April 4th | 8:00 – 10:00pm
Busboys and Poets – 405 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Purchase tickets here

Songs of Hope: Voices Raised to End Child Abuse Fundraiser (all ticket proceeds benefit Safe Shores)
Hosted by Mother2Mother
Thursday, April 11th | 7:30pm
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse – 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204. Purchase tickets here