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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 operating in a hybrid environment – combining in-person and remote work – and observing federal and local government public health protection guidelines. Masks are required on-site, and COVID-19 screening (questions and temperature check) is conducted upon arrival.

We want Safe Shores’ people and resources to be readily accessible to everyone who needs them. Here are the direct points of contact on our team for forensic interviews, mental health support, client advocacy, MDT matters, child abuse prevention training, fundraising, media, as well as general, non-urgent inquires.

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

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  - Recognizing Abuse
- At Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center, we are committed to providing families with the services they need to provide immediate healing and relief from the trauma of abuse.
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- There are many ways to get involved with Safe Shores to protect the children in the District of Columbia. Learn more about what you can do to make a difference in a child’s future today!
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- Safe Shores provides survivor-centered intervention, hope, and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma, and violence in the District of Columbia, and works to prevent and end child abuse and neglect through promising practices, policies, and partnerships.
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Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Safe Shores! We want to ensure all Safe Shores volunteers are prepared to succeed at supporting our work with children and families who have survived child sexual abuse and other traumas. Before being considered for a volunteer position, all applicants must complete the steps listed below to ensure they are oriented to Safe Shores’ work and have the skills to be effective. While we do not currently have any openings, completing these steps and submitting your application now will ensure you are ready to fill a position when needed.

All volunteers must:

Attend a Coffee for Kids tour of our mission
Participate in a Stewards of Children’s® child sexual abuse prevention training
Complete a volunteer application

As volunteer positions become available, position descriptions with the needed day and time availability will be sent to all applicants. If you are interested in filling one of the positions, please reply to the email to have your application reviewed and considered for an interview.