Abuso sexual infantil: Los mitos y verdades
Abril es el Mes de Prevención del Abuso Infantil, y parte de la prevención es eliminar la información errónea que rodea este tema y aprender la realidad. Deslícese para conocer […]
Social Worker Self-Care Tips – Social Worker Appreciation Month
To celebrate Social Worker Appreciation Month, we want to take a moment to shout out the phenomenal team of social workers on staff at Safe Shores. We truly believe in […]
There is No Place for Racism or Other Hatred, Period.
The Anti-Asian violence that continues to be perpetrated in the U.S. — most recently the killings this week in Atlanta — is yet a deplorable and intolerable manifestation of the […]
Black History is Everyday – A List of Black History Makers Then and Now
February is coming to an end, but fortunately, recognition and celebration of Black history isn’t, because Black history can’t be confined to the shortest month of the year (we said […]
Black History Month Books for All Ages
“Racism is not the only thing to know about what it means to be Black. Our joys, our sorrows, our love, our grief, our struggles to fit in, our families, […]
Myths and Facts of Child Sex Trafficking – National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING It’s real, it happens and it’s a heinous crime. Because of the way it’s portrayed in fictional movies and memes on social media, many think of this […]
Ready to say “Buh-Bye!” to 2020?
It’s no secret that 2020 has been the strangest of years. Indeed, it is one for the record books and soon the history books. Even Rexie, Safe Shores’ fun and […]
When a Father Asked for Help
When 7-year-old Marcus’ father contacted Safe Shores, this devoted dad was desperately seeking support to help his precocious and once joy-filled son deal with intense fear and anxiety after witnessing […]
Safe Shores named a 2020 Impact Award Recipient by Nonprofit Village
Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is honored and grateful to be named a 2020 Impact Award winner by Nonprofit Village. Since Safe Shores marked its 25th anniversary […]
Safe Shores’ November 2020 Newsletter – A Peek into How COVID-19 Has Impacted Our Work + More
This Year, Giving Has to Look Different, Because Our Clients’ Needs are Different As we all know, 2020 is no normal year. It has required Safe Shores to carry […]
Holiday Giving 2020 — Now is Always the Right Time to Do Something Good
Jump to: How is Holiday Giving different this year? Get Involved Frequently Asked Questions A Special Year to Spread Cheer Dear Friend of Safe Shores – Each December, our […]
Domestic Violence Impacts the Entire Family
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020 comes to a close, let’s not forget: domestic violence happens every day, year round, and it impacts the entire family. Distressingly, during this pandemic, […]
