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SUMMARY:Coffee for Kids (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for a tour!
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/coffee-for-kids-virtual-2/2023-11-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Coffee for Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - DCCAC":MAILTO:givetoachild@safeshores.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20231012T165012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T181158Z
UID:10000058-1699437600-1699446600@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Stewards of Children® Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\nTRIGGER WARNING: This training contains a mix of survivor stories\, expert advice\, practical guidance for prevention of child sexual abuse\, and other topics that you may find uncomfortable; triggering of your own experiences or may create uncomfortable thoughts or emotions. If you need support before\, during\, or after the training\, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673). This hotline is available in both English and Spanish\, and we encourage you to utilize this resource as you see fit.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/virtual-stewards-of-children-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Stewards of Children,Stewards of Children® English,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20231012T171305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T181557Z
UID:10000061-1698341400-1698350400@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Guardianes de los niños®
DESCRIPTION: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 sexual y la relevancia de estos temas en nuestras comunidades por medio de un video que comparte las voces de sobrevivientes y expertos en el tema.  \n\n\n\n\nRegistrar aquí\n\n\n\n\n\nADVERTENCIA: Esta capacitación contiene una combinación de historias de sobrevivientes\, consejos de expertos\, orientación práctica para la prevención del abuso sexual infantil y otros temas que pueden resultarle incómodos; desencadenar sus propias experiencias o puede crear pensamientos o emociones incómodas. Si necesita ayuda antes\, durante o después de la capacitación\, comuníquese con la línea directa nacional de agresión sexual al 800-656-HOPE (4673). Esta línea directa está disponible en inglés y español\, y lo alentamos a utilizar este recurso como mejor le parezca.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/virtual-stewards-of-children-training-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Guardianes de los niños®,Stewards of Children,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T093000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20231012T203350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T203352Z
UID:10000071-1698309000-1698312600@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Coffee For Kids (In Person)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for a tour!
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/coffee-for-kids-in-person-2/2023-10-26/
LOCATION:Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center\, 429 O Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee for Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - DCCAC":MAILTO:givetoachild@safeshores.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T093000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20231012T204138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T204139Z
UID:10000064-1697099400-1697103000@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Coffee for Kids (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for a tour!
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/coffee-for-kids-virtual-2/2023-10-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Coffee for Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - DCCAC":MAILTO:givetoachild@safeshores.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230429T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230407T205700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T205700Z
UID:10000049-1682762400-1682771400@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Stewards of Children® Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training for DC Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis in-person event is open to all DC faith-based organizations and will be held at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Register here. \n 
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/stewards-of-children-child-sexual-abuse-prevention-training-for-dc-faith-communities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230407T185900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T185900Z
UID:10000047-1682595000-1682600400@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development© Training at the Building Strong Families Conference
DESCRIPTION:Building Strong Families Conference runs from 9 am to 5 pm. \nLunch is included\, CEUs are available for $10 \nRegistration: $45 (in advance) $60 (at the door)  \nNurturing 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. Nurturing healthy sexual development plays an important role in protecting children from sexual abuse and/or developing sexually abusive behaviors.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/nurturing-healthy-sexual-development-training-building-strong-families-conference/
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T093000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230412T142455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T142455Z
UID:10000051-1682584200-1682587800@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Coffee for Kids (In Person)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/coffee-for-kids-in-person/
LOCATION:logo-safeshores-25plusyears
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month,Coffee for Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230331T140753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T140753Z
UID:10000037-1682530200-1682535600@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Touch for Children and Youth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/healthy-touch-for-children-and-youth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month,Supplemental Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230421T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T172156Z
UID:10000053-1682517600-1682524800@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Keep Kids Safe Rally
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/keep-kids-safe-rally/
LOCATION:safeshores-drawings
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230407T204950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T204950Z
UID:10000048-1682515800-1682519400@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Relationships Project School Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Relationships Project School Appreciation at HOPE Community Charter School-Tolson.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/healthy-relationships-project-school-appreciation-3/
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230407T183714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T183714Z
UID:10000046-1682506800-1682512200@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Child Abuse Prevention Month Expert Panel hosted by Mentor DC
DESCRIPTION: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. Attending organizations will be entered into a raffle (sponsored by Deloitte) to WIN a FREE child safety training for their organization facilitated by Safe Shores! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/child-abuse-prevention-month-expert-panel-hosted-by-mentor-dc/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230421T173624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T173624Z
UID:10000055-1682499600-1682503200@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion with House of Representatives Task Force
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExecutive Director Michele Booth Cole will represent Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center as a panelist at this roundtable and will share information about the CAC model and provide the perspective of an organization providing direct service to child victims and their families. \nLearn more about Keep Kids Safe Hill Day \nThis event is not open to the general public.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/roundtable-discussion-with-house-of-representatives-task-force/
LOCATION:safeshores-drawings
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230331T142820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T142820Z
UID:10000040-1682443800-1682449200@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Contacto Saludable para Niños y Jóvenes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistrarse aquí.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/contacto-saludable-para-ninos-y-jovenes-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month,Supplemental Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230407T182639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T182639Z
UID:10000045-1682429400-1682436600@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development© Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/nurturing-healthy-sexual-development-training/
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230421T172641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T172641Z
UID:10000054-1682427600-1682442000@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Keep Kids Safe Coalition - White House Visit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn more about Keep Kids Safe Hill Day \nThis event is not open to the general public.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/keep-kids-safe-coalition-white-house-visit/
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230421T171827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T171827Z
UID:10000052-1682380800-1682553599@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Keep Kids Safe - Hill Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExecutive Director Michele Booth Cole will represent Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center as a part of this coalition at the White House visit and Capitol Hill roundtable. \nThe KKS Hill Day is a unique survivor-led and coalition-driven advocacy event dedicated to raising awareness of sexual violence against children and adolescents\, advocating on behalf of children and survivors\, and advancing policy priorities. \nThe event is intended to achieve the following goals: \n\n-Introduce the National Blueprint to key lawmakers and administration officials.\n-Establish relationships with legislative staffers and administration officials.\n-Provide survivor-advocates with a platform to use their voices.\n-Demonstrate the coordination ability for the KKS coalition and broader movement.\n-Build rapport between KKS Steering Group members\, partner organizations\, and survivor-advocates.\n\nThe general public can show their support by attending the Keep Kids Safe Rally on Wednesday\, April 26th at 2 PM. Register at this link.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/keep-kids-safe-hill-day/
LOCATION:safeshores-drawings
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230420T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230406T190517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T190517Z
UID:10000042-1681995600-1681999200@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:What the World Needs Now: Intentional Parenting – A Conversation with Destiny Bennett and Dr. Stacey Patton
DESCRIPTION:The terms “gentle parenting” and “intentional parenting” are trending these days. But what do these terms even mean? What does this kind of parenting look like IRL (in real life)?  Does research support its effectiveness? And why does all this matter—especially for children and families of color? Join us for a powerful conversation with parenting expert Destiny Bennett and child advocate Dr. Stacey Patton as we delve into these questions and more. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/webinar-conversation-with-theycallmemamabennett-and-dr-stacey-patton/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230331T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T140632Z
UID:10000035-1681925400-1681930800@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Talking with Children about Safety from Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Having age-appropriate\, open conversations about our bodies\, sex\, and boundaries is an important step in protecting children from sexual abuse. In this workshop\, you will learn how to talk with and listen to children about sexual abuse and personal safety. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/talking-with-children-about-safety-from-sexual-abuse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month,Supplemental Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230420
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230407T182209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T182209Z
UID:10000043-1681862400-1681948799@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Digital Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:You can participate in Prevent Child Abuse America’s nationwide digital advocacy day on April 19th. \nFind out more here.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/digital-advocacy-day/
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230331T142619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T142619Z
UID:10000039-1681839000-1681844400@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Hablando con los Niños Sobre la Seguridad Contra el Abuso Sexual
DESCRIPTION:Tener conversaciones abiertas y apropiadas para la edad sobre nuestros cuerpos\, género y límites es un paso importante para proteger a los niños del abuso sexual. En este taller\, aprenderá cómo hablar y escuchar a los niños sobre el abuso sexual y la seguridad personal. \nRegistrarse aquí.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/hablando-con-los-ninos-sobre-la-seguridad-contra-el-abuso-sexual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month,Supplemental Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230331T140238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T140238Z
UID:10000034-1681390800-1681399800@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Stewards of Children®
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/stewards-of-children/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month,Stewards of Children
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T093000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100312
CREATED:20230412T142240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T142240Z
UID:10000050-1681374600-1681378200@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Coffee for Kids (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtually 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. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/coffee-for-kids-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month,Coffee for Kids
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100313
CREATED:20230407T182401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T182401Z
UID:10000044-1681308000-1681311600@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Relationships Project School Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Relationships Project School Appreciation at Center City Shaw.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/healthy-relationships-project-school-appreciation/
LOCATION:Center City Shaw
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230411T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100313
CREATED:20230331T142137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T142137Z
UID:10000038-1681234200-1681243200@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Guardianes de los niños®
DESCRIPTION:Esta capacitación enseña a los adultos cómo prevenir\, reconocer y responder responsablemente al abuso sexual infantil. La capacitación incluye debates sobre temas críticos en la prevención de la agresión sexual y la relevancia de estos temas para nuestras comunidades a través de un video que comparte las voces de sobrevivientes y expertos en el campo. \nRegistrarse aquí.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/guardianes-de-los-ninos/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month,Stewards of Children
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230405T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100313
CREATED:20230331T135933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T135933Z
UID:10000033-1680696000-1680699600@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Teen Mental Health Panel: Supporting Teens Through Mental Health Concerns
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to better support teens through their mental health struggles and concerns from experts in adolescent health and wellbeing. Spanish translation will be provided. \nRegister here. \n  \nFeatured Panelists\n  \nFreweyni Asress | Teen Advocate – Safe Shores the DC Children’s Advocacy Center \nDr. Colby Tyson | Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program\, Associate Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatric Services\, Children’s National Hospital\, George Washington University School of Medicine \nMaxine Akai | Program Coordinator – HOPE Court\, Department of Behavioral Health \nSamina Khawaja | Director of Clinical Services – Safe Shores the DC Children’s Advocacy Center
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/teen-mental-health-panel-supporting-teens-through-mental-health-concerns/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230404
DTSTAMP:20260420T100313
CREATED:20230401T164045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T204813Z
UID:10000041-1680480000-1680566399@www.safeshores.org
SUMMARY:Wear Blue Day
DESCRIPTION:We wear blue at the beginning of April to spread awareness\, because prevention starts with you – in blue. ?\n\nHere’s our staff wearing blue:
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/wear-blue-day/
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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SUMMARY:Conversación: Seguridad en las plataformas del internet para prevenir el abuso sexual infantile (Español)
DESCRIPTION:Únete a nuestra conversación Zoom sobre cómo prevenir y proteger a sus niños de los riesgos del abuso sexual infantil en las redes sociales\, los motores de búsqueda en el Internet y los juegos en línea.  \nRegistrarse aquí \n  \nConversation Facilitators\n\nGerald Versey(she/her) (Facilitator) \nManager of the Prevention and Outreach | Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center \nGerald Versey is the Manager of the Prevention and Outreach at Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center. In her role\, she collaborates with the Prevention team to provide child sexual abuse prevention trainings for adults in the DC community. Additionally\, she works with community partners along with the team to bring prevention work into youth-serving settings and builds relationships to strengthen the network of safe and caring adults to protect children. \nGerald holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®). \n  \n \n  \nAlejandra Monroy (she/her) \nBilingual Prevention Specialist  | Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center  \nAlejandra Monroy currently serves as the Bilingual Prevention Specialist at Safe Shores – The D.C. Children’s Advocacy Center. Alejandra is a certified facilitator of evidence-based curriculum for Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children®\, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training\, and from Prevent Child Abuse Vermont’s in Healthy Relationships Project and Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development™. Alejandra is also a Spanish Caregiver Support Group facilitator\, a psychoeducational curriculum for caregivers of children who have experienced abuse. Before fully transitioning into a Prevention Specialist\, Alejandra served as a Bilingual Family Advocate\, providing crisis intervention\, support\, and resources to Spanish-speaking\, non-offending caregivers during the family’s child abuse investigation process. \nAlejandra has expertise in developing curricula and workshops on various topics such as social media safety for children\, nutrition\, stress\, knowing your rights\, finances\, and housing rights. She has dedicated her professional career to helping vulnerable communities in the DMV with many issues including housing rights\, public health issues\, immigration\, and social services. Alejandra completed the Health and Public Interest Master of Science Program at Georgetown University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland\, College Park.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/conversacion-seguridad-en-las-plataformas-del-internet-para-prevenir-el-abuso-sexual-infantile-espanol/
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
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CREATED:20220323T140606Z
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SUMMARY:Safe Shores - The DC CAC Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is a direct service nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and working directly with child victims of sexual and physical abuse in the District of Columbia. Through its child-friendly facility and multidisciplinary team approach\, Safe Shores coordinates the work of medical and mental health providers\, social services professionals\, victim advocates\, law enforcement\, and prosecution officials to reduce trauma and promote healing for child victims of abuse.  \nJoin us at our virtual open house to learn more about the Child Advocacy Center model and our services!  \nInterpretation services will be available.  \nRegister here  \nOpen House Panel Members\n \nNatalie Delcid (she/her) \nBilingual Clinical Services Coordinator/Therapist  | Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center \nAs the bilingual clinical services coordinator/therapist\, Natalie manages the clinical waitlist for Safe Shores’ therapy\, communicates with external agencies regarding services\, and provides therapy to children and adolescents. Additionally\, Natalie co-facilites Safe Shores’ Spanish Caregiver Support Group that serves non-offending caregivers of children who have experienced sexual abuse. Natalie is trained in providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 18 and utilizes a combination of play therapy within treatment. \n  \n \nSharde McConnell (she/her) \nManager of Client Advocacy Services | Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center \nSharde McConnell is the Manager of Client Advocacy Services and has served clients through Safe Shores’ Advocacy program for over seven years. She is an advocate for children and families\, a tremendous ally and supporter of parents\, and a source of positivity and optimism for colleagues and loved ones. She is passionate about physical\, mental\, and spiritual health and has a particular interest in astrology and feng shui\, two tools for aligning with the natural flow of energy. Sharde has immense love and gratitude for animals and believes that with teamwork\, adults have the power to shift culture in a way that establishes safety and empowers children by valuing their human dignity. \n  \n \nKalphria Wilson\, LICSW  (she/her) \nManager\, Multidisciplinary Team Advancement and Support   | Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center  \nKalphria Wilson (she/her) began working at Safe Shores in July 2016 as a Family Advocate and transitioned to the role of Manager of MDT Advancement and Support in March 2020. In this role\, Kalphria provides enhanced coordination between Safe Shores and the multidisciplinary Team to ensure timely resolutions\, efficient communications\, and information sharing for child abuse investigations. Previously\, she has provided over six years of trauma-informed clinical case management to children and families throughout the District of Columbia.  Kalphria has obtained a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland-Baltimore and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Florida State University.  She is also a Licensed Individual Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia. \n  \n \nRachel Booker (she/her)\nForensic Services Program Director  | Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center  \nRachel Booker serves as the Forensic Services Program Director and conducts forensic interviews at Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center. Rachel has conducted hundreds of forensic interviews with children regarding sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, and the witnessing of violence. \nRachel has been trained in this highly specialized field and has completed the internationally recognized National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interview Training and the NCAC Advanced Forensic Interview Training.  Further\, she has enhanced her skills through training provided by the National Criminal Justice Training Center and the FBI on topics related to her work\, including child sex trafficking forensic interviewing\, presenting evidence in child forensic interviews\, and the multidisciplinary team response to child sex trafficking. Additionally\, Rachel is certified in Stewards of Children® child sexual abuse prevention training. \nRachel has provided trainings about child abuse and forensic interviewing to the United Nations\, the United States Army\, the DC Bar Association\, as well as other local\, state\, and federal organizations. \n  \n \nAlejandra Monroy (she/her) \nBilingual Prevention Specialist  | Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center  \nAlejandra Monroy currently serves as the Bilingual Prevention Specialist at Safe Shores – The D.C. Children’s Advocacy Center. Alejandra is a certified facilitator of evidence-based curriculum for Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children®\, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training\, and from Prevent Child Abuse Vermont’s in Healthy Relationships Project and Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development™. Alejandra is also a Spanish Caregiver Support Group facilitator\, a psychoeducational curriculum for caregivers of children who have experienced abuse. Before fully transitioning into a Prevention Specialist\, Alejandra served as a Bilingual Family Advocate\, providing crisis intervention\, support\, and resources to Spanish-speaking\, non-offending caregivers during the family’s child abuse investigation process. \nAlejandra has expertise in developing curricula and workshops on various topics such as social media safety for children\, nutrition\, stress\, knowing your rights\, finances\, and housing rights. She has dedicated her professional career to helping vulnerable communities in the DMV with many issues including housing rights\, public health issues\, immigration\, and social services. Alejandra completed the Health and Public Interest Master of Science Program at Georgetown University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland\, College Park.
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/safe-shores-the-dc-cac-virtual-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center":MAILTO:stewards@safeshores.org
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SUMMARY:Writing to Wellness™ with C. Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Writing to Wellness™ is a discussion-based workshop designed to use poetry as a tool for healing. Participants will learn helpful tips via discussion on how to navigate healing through expressive forms of creative writing\, how to advocate for others and how to build a safe space for self-care.  \nWriting to Wellness™ was founded and created by C. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas\, Sole Proprietor of C. Thomas Works.  \nRegister here \n  \n \nC. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas (he/him) \nC. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas award-winning poet\, teaching artist\, an advocate for Child Abuse Prevention\, the LGBTQIA community\, and Mental Health Awareness. \nNamed a pioneer of poetry by the National Underground Spoken Word Poetry Award (NUSPA) in 2015\, C. has the dynamic skill set of a performer AND host. He has mesmerized audiences at Angelina College\, Howard University\, Prince George’s Community College\, Thomas Jefferson University\, Busboys and Poets (as a featured poet and host)\, Studio 2001 Art Gallery\, The Athenaeum\, and the Torpedo Art Factory\, just to name a few. \nHis work as a community organizer has afforded him opportunities to educate adults on how to respond and react to Child Sexual Abuse through Safe Shores-The DC Children’s Advocacy Center\, Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children® and serving as a board member for Touch Me I’m Tellin’ (TMIT). In addition\, he has received honorable mentions from World Childhood Foundation USA\, Buddy Speaks\, End the Harvest Ministries\, publications by The Zebra\, and more. \nA true force of nature and a necessary voice for uplifting the community and inspiring hope. Witnessing him perform\, teaching\, or during a speaking engagement is experiencing love in action. \nNon-binary\, ladies\, and gentlemen\, C. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas!
URL:https://www.safeshores.org/event/writing-to-wellness-with-c-thomas/
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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