• 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....

    $45
  • 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...

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Virtual Stewards of Children® Training

    Stewards of Children®
    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