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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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Trainings

Hablando con los Niños Sobre la Seguridad Contra el Abuso Sexual (Español)

March 23, 2022

Aprenderá a hablar con los niños sobre el abuso sexual y la seguridad personal, y también a escucharlos.

Virtual Talking with Children About Safety from Sexual Abuse Training (English)

March 23, 2022

In this training, you will learn how to talk with and listen to children about sexual abuse and personal safety.

Contacto Saludable para Niños y Jóvenes (Español)

March 22, 2022

Esta capacitación le enseña pautas para el contacto saludable y las maneras seguras y respetuosas de interactuar con los niños.

Virtual Healthy Touch for Children & Youth Training (English)

March 22, 2022

This training teaches you some guidelines for healthy touch and safe, respectful ways to interact with children.

Espectadores que Protegen a los Niños de Violaciones de Limites y Abuso Sexual (Español)

March 21, 2022

En esta capacitación aprenderá a ser un espectador activo en la prevención y la reacción ante el abuso sexual de menores.

Virtual Bystanders Protecting Children from Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse Training (English)

March 21, 2022

In this training you will learn how to be an active bystander in child sexual abuse prevention and response.