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)
To report suspected internet crimes against children, contact report.cybertip.org

Healthy Touch for Children and Youth

Knowing about child sexual abuse makes us more mindful about how we interact with children. Healthy affection and touch are protective from 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.   During the training, you will hear...

Free
Event Series Coffee For Kids (In Person)

Coffee For Kids (In Person)

Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center 429 O Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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.

Free

Event Series Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Virtual

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.

Free
Event Series Guardianes de los niños®

Guardianes de los niños®

Virtual

Esta capacitación, enseña a los adultos a prevenir, reconocer y reaccionar de manera responsable ante el abuso sexual infantil. El programa está diseñado para individuos preocupados por la seguridad de los niños, así como para organizaciones que brindan servicios a la juventud. La capacitación incluye la discusión sobre temas críticos en la prevención del abuso...

Free
Event Series Stewards of Children®

Virtual Stewards of Children® Training

Virtual

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with child sexual abuse survivors, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.

Free
Event Series Coffee For Kids (In Person)

Coffee For Kids (In Person)

Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center 429 O Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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.

Free

Wear Blue Day

We wear blue at the beginning of April to spread awareness of child abuse prevention work. Prevention starts with you -- in blue! If you take a photo, make sure to share it on social media and tag us @safeshoresdc.

Webinar – Building Blocks of Childhood: Key Lessons for Grownups

Virtual

Protecting and caring about children means knowing the facts – the building blocks – about childhood and child development. The more that adults know and understand children, their behaviors, and their essential needs, the better we can stand on business for children to help them thrive. Children don’t come with instruction manuals (wouldn’t that be...

Free
Event Series Stewards of Children®

Virtual Stewards of Children® Training

Virtual

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with child sexual abuse survivors, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.

Free
Event Series Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Virtual

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.

Free

Virtual Talking With Children About Safety from Sexual Abuse

Virtual

Having age-appropriate, open conversations about our bodies, sex, and boundaries is an important step in protecting children from sexual abuse. Talking about personal safety and sex creates a protective bond...

Free