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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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News and Events

Girls’ Night Out by Shawn Yancy: the ultimate party for a cause!

July 25, 2017

Girls’ Night Out is an annual event hosted by Fox 5 DC’s Shawn Yancy to support charities that improve the lives of women and children in the DMV area – Safe Shores is this year’s beneficiary! Find out more information and join us at the event on August 12th.

Safe Shores’ #Pack2School Drive 2017!

July 18, 2017

Back to school time will be here before we know it and Safe Shores is gearing up for our annual Pack2School Drive to collect supplies for children affected by abuse in DC. Find out how you can get involved in our drive and join our #Pack2School event on August 2nd!

Safe Shores’ ED speaks up for children at DC Council hearing

June 16, 2017

Michele Booth Cole, Executive Director of Safe Shores, gave an impactful testimony to DC Council’s Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety during a public hearing on June 15th, 2017.

Safe Shores exceeds Do More 24 goal!

June 14, 2017

Safe Shores participated in the United Way of the National Capital Area’s Do More 24 Day of Giving Campaign and exceeded the stated goal for the day, raising $13,100 for children and families affected by abuse.

Join Safe Shores for #DoMore24 on June 8th!

June 2, 2017

Make a difference on June 8th by contributing to Safe Shores through Do More 24 and helping to #StockTheCloset with clothing and toiletries for children and families affected by abuse.