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
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...
Child abuse prevention starts with you - in blue! Take a photo of yourself in blue, tag @SafeShoresDC and use #CAPMonth2025 to help spread awareness of child abuse prevention efforts.
A bystander is a person who witnesses a boundary violation or sees a situation where a child is vulnerable. Being prepared to intervene as a bystander is key to preventing...
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...
Your voice is vital! Contact your representatives to urge them that federal funding for child well being and child abuse prevention continue without interruption.
A special gathering of DC’s Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to celebrate the dedication, resilience, and impact of professionals responding to child abuse. This event honors the hard work of law enforcement, child welfare, forensic interviewers, medical providers, victim advocates, and more.
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.
Entrenamiento suplementario que se basa y fortalece el contenido en los Guardianes de los niños y se enfoca en la habilidad de intervención de espectadores. Proporciona habilidades para que los...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
An Earth Day spruce-up event for the Bundy Building! Volunteers and Safe Shores Board Members will be planting plants, pulling weeds, and replacing the planters outside of the Bundy building with new versions in bright, child-friendly colors!
El afecto y el tacto saludables protegen contra el abuso sexual infantil, especialmente con los padres, cuidadores y miembros de la familia. Sobre la base de la educación brindada en...
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...
An inspiring creative writing workshop led by writer and activist, Chris Thomas, of Christopher Thomas Works, LLC. This workshop is designed to support child abuse professionals in processing secondary traumatic stress and burnout.
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.
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...
Safe Shores provides free child abuse prevention trainings year-round so that adults can learn how they can keep children safe. Help ensure that cost isn’t a barrier for these trainings by giving today in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
In today’s hyper-connected world, keeping children safe online is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. For Gen Alpha and Gen Z, the internet is where they learn, play, and connect—but it’s also where threats can lurk in every swipe, scroll, and click. As a caregiver, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The dangers...