• Keep Kids Safe – Hill Day

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    On April 25th and 26th, the Keep Kids Safe Movement and its coalition partners will convene in Washington, D.C. to meet with key stakeholders and advance both the National Blueprint and the principles of Prevention, Healing, and Justice. Executive Director Michele Booth Cole will represent Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center as a...

  • Keep Kids Safe Coalition – White House Visit

    Members of the Keep Kids Safe Coalition will be visiting the White House. Executive Director Michele Booth Cole will represent Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center as a part of this coalition. Learn more about Keep Kids Safe Hill Day This event is not open to the general public.

  • Contacto Saludable para Niños y Jóvenes

    Virtual

    El afecto y el tacto saludables protegen contra el abuso sexual infantil, especialmente con los padres, cuidadores y miembros de la familia. Esta capacitación le enseña algunas pautas para un contacto saludable y formas seguras y respetuosas de interactuar con los niños. Registrarse aquí.

  • Roundtable Discussion with House of Representatives Task Force

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    The Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence — made up of 43 members of the United States House of Representatives — is hosting a roundtable discussion with members of the Keep Kids Safe Coalition. Executive Director Michele Booth Cole will represent Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center as a panelist at this...

  • Child Abuse Prevention Month Expert Panel hosted by Mentor DC

    Virtual

    MENTOR MD|DC has gathered experts from across Maryland and DC to answer questions and share how mentoring programs can help keep children safe in their communities. Join this event to take a stand for child safety, ensure your program practices are up to date, and hear from experts on key issues regarding child abuse prevention....

  • Keep Kids Safe Rally

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    The general public can show their support for the Keep Kids Safe Hill Day Coalition by attending the Keep Kids Safe Rally on Wednesday, April 26th at 2 PM. Register at this link.

  • Healthy Touch for Children and Youth

    Virtual

    Healthy affection and touch are protective against child sexual abuse, especially with parents, caregivers, and family members. This training teaches you some guidelines for healthy touch and safe, respectful ways to interact with children. Register here.

  • Coffee for Kids (In Person)

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    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

  • Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development© Training at the Building Strong Families Conference

    Building Strong Families Conference runs from 9 am to 5 pm. Lunch is included, CEUs are available for $10 Registration: $45 (in advance) $60 (at the door)  Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development© helps participants better understand the sexual development of children, and how to respond to children’s sexual behaviors and questions in ways that promote healthy development....

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  • Stewards of Children® Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training for DC Faith Communities

    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 issues in our communities through a video sharing the voices of survivors and experts in the field. This in-person event is open to all DC...