It’s no secret that 2020 has been the strangest of years. Indeed, it is one for the record books and soon the history books. Even Rexie, Safe Shores’ fun and friendly therapy puppet, who’s usually pretty easygoing, is ready to say a swift (don’t let the door knob hit ya) good-bye to this chaotic year. Just before this year is a wrap, though, ...
Safe Shores named a 2020 Impact Award Recipient by Nonprofit Village
Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is honored and grateful to be named a 2020 Impact Award winner by Nonprofit Village. Since Safe Shores marked its 25th anniversary in 2020, receiving this recognition this year is especially meaningful. Nonprofit Village, the DC area’s only nonprofit incubator, created the Impact Award to recognize ...
Domestic Violence Impacts the Entire Family
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020 comes to a close, let's not forget: domestic violence happens every day, year round, and it impacts the entire family. Distressingly, during this pandemic, the numbers are up, which means people will be victimized and brutalized -- physically and emotionally -- come November 1, December 1, January 2021 and ...
Safe Shores’ Take on the Film “Cuties”
Recently, Safe Shores staff gathered virtually to discuss the French-language film Cuties. The movie has been at the center of a major controversy, both online and off, which included politicians demanding an investigation into the film by the U.S. Department of Justice, a bungled marketing campaign that led to Netflix apologizing to the film’s ...
Suicide Prevention: The Facts, Warning Signs and How to Help
Suicide Prevention: Know the Facts Let this sink in: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24. Youth suicide has climbed by 56% in the last 10 years and only continues to rise, according to CDC data released just last month. Most importantly, though: youth suicide is preventable. While September is National Suicide ...
