Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center
Office Hours (9am-5pm, M-F), Emergency, By AppointmentReferral Process MDT referral for forensic interview or advocacy services, therapy request form for therapy services
429 O St NW, Washington DC, 20001
States where the organization has representation or a license to practice law
- Washington, D.C.
Summary
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. 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.Location(s) of the organization
- Washington, D.C.
Type of Organization
- 24 Hour Services (Includes emergency & crisis services)
- Human Trafficking Training/Technical Assistance
- Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services
- Policy Advocacy: Policy Advocacy
Specialized Competency
- At-Risk/Exploited Populations
- Mental Health Issues
Target Populations and Restrictions
Populations Served
Domestic, ForeignLanguage Capabilites
English, SpanishTarget Populations
Youth
- Serve all genders
Adult
- Serve all genders
Service Restrictions
Type of Trafficking Restrictions: sex crimes against children or other qualifying crimes against children
Direct Victim Services
Basic Necessities
- Child welfare referral
- Emergency/Crisis response
- Personal items (includes material goods or support to obtain goods including food, clothing, toiletries, housing supplies)
- Safety planning
- Transportation (includes metro/subway passes, bus tickets, etc.)
Legal Services
- Victim advocacy (includes vacating convictions, crime victim's rights and services, & explanation of legal rights and protections)
Job/Internships
- Volunteers
- Paid internships
- Unpaid internships
Housing Services
- Housing advocacy (includes assistance to locate and place client in housing)
Mental/Behavioral Health Services
- Clinical counseling / Therapy
- Emotional/moral support / Supportive counseling
- Peer Support
Contact Information
Other Contacts
Clinical Services Director (therapy referrals)
rschuchart@safeshores.org
202-645-4160
rschuchart@safeshores.org
202-645-4160
Erin McGuinness
Director of Prevention and Outreach (training requests)
emcguinness@safeshores.org
202-645-3522
Director of Prevention and Outreach (training requests)
emcguinness@safeshores.org
202-645-3522
Allison Spangler
Family Advocacy Services Director
aspangler@safeshores.org
202-645-3208
Family Advocacy Services Director
aspangler@safeshores.org
202-645-3208