Safe Shores—The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is a direct service nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and working directly with child victims of sexual and physical abuse in the District of Columbia.

Through its child-friendly facility and multidisciplinary team approach, Safe Shores coordinates the work of medical and mental health providers, social services professionals, victim advocates, law enforcement, and prosecution officials to reduce trauma and promote healing for child victims of abuse.
 
Our Mission
Safe Shores provides intervention, hope and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma and violence in the District of Columbia, and prevents child abuse through education and training.
 
Our Goals
•   To minimize the trauma experienced by children and adolescents who have been identified as victims of sexual or physical abuse
•   To improve the investigation and prosecution of sexual and physical abuse cases from the point of intervention through to treatment and healing
•   To promote inter-agency collaboration for effective decision making and management of sexual and physical abuse cases
•   To prevent further and/or future abuse of child victims
•   To provide training professionals in the field of investigation, prosecution and provision of services for sexually and physically abused children, adolescents, and their non-offending caretakers.

Non Profit

Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center

Michele Booth Cole

Whitney Baum

Twana S. Sherrod

Sheryldine Samuel

Samina Khawaja

Rachel Booker

Kalphria Wilson

The Client Advocacy and Support Team at Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center provides direct support and advocacy services for child victims of sexual and physical abuse and their families. This team coordinates closely with multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners to ensure comprehensive care, facilitates access to necessary resources, offers emotional support, and guides families through the legal and healing processes. Members of this team specialize in both English and bilingual (Spanish) advocacy, ensuring inclusive support is available to a diverse clientele.

Client Advocacy and Support Team

Prevention and Outreach Team

Therapists and Clinical Services

Client Advocacy and Support Team

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Other teams at Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center

Prevention and Outreach Team

Therapists and Clinical Services