COVID-19 and Child Abuse An increase in child abuse of all types is expected during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there may not be a corresponding increase in incidents of reported child abuse until children return to school. Already, data from jurisdictions around the country are revealing dramatic drops in the rate of child abuse reports—in […]
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You Can Help Keep Kids Safe and Well During the Pandemic: #BeTheVirtualVillage!
It Only Takes Caring and Time To be Part of the Virtual Village. Here are Some Things to Do to Be Helpful to Caregivers and Help #ProtectKids365
A Fur-Filling Gift for A Child in Need – Meet Chloe
People often say they wish Safe Shores didn’t need to exist. We feel the same way. Hard fact, though, after 24 years of service, Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is still here because we have to be. Children and families affected by abuse need and deserve a humane and effective response to […]
How One Child Victim Received Paws-itive Support at Safe Shores For Her Healing Journey
Chloe is a Yorkshire Terrier puppy who found a new home with 9-year-old Samantha. After enduring physical abuse and the violent loss of her previous dog, Samantha found love, security and comfort from a warm and furry friend thanks to Safe Shores. Let’s take a look at how this all came about: Samantha […]
You can make a child’s holiday wishes come true!
Every year Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center partners with community organizations, businesses, and donors like you to give children affected by abuse and violence in DC a brighter holiday season. The season is nearly upon us, and we need your help to make it special! We hope you will be part of […]
Row, Row, Row Yourself to Help ProtectKids365!
On Thursday, September 19, Fox 5 DC Cares and DC Row are hosting an all-day special community fitness event benefiting Safe Shores! Whether you row already or would like to learn more about this terrific high intensity, low impact fitness option, swing by DC Row’s studio at the Wharf from 8am – 11am or on your evening commute from 4pm – […]
