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ADVOCATES ADDRESS SAFETY AND SECURITY, ALLOW THE CLIENT TO VENT AND BE VALIDATED ABOUT THEIR REACTIONS AND RESPONSES TO TRAUMA, AND PREDICT AND PREPARE THE CLIENT TO ADDRESS BASIC HUMAN NEEDS TO OVERCOME THE AFTERMATH OF THE TRAUMATIZATION. CLIENTS ARE EMPOWERED TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED SAFETY PLAN AND PLAN OF ACTION TO REGAIN THE CONTROL THAT WAS LOST AS A RESULT OF THEIR TRAUMA. FINALLY, CRISIS INTERVENTION INCORPORATES INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO ENSURE CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED HOLISTIC WRAP AROUND SERVICES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. ALTHOUGH MOST CRISIS INTERVENTION IS PROVIDED ON THE HOTLINE, THE MOST UNIQUE ACCESSIBILITY POINT AND ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN SUMMIT COUNTY, IS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE. CLIENTS RECEIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME/TRAUMATIC INCIDENT OR IN THE HOSPITAL UPON REQUEST FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE/EMS, THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE, OR HOSPITAL PERSONNEL. OTHERWISE, VICTIMS MAY WALK INTO ANY OF THE 6 OFFICE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO RECEIVE SERVICES WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. 994171 AFTER ADDRESSING A VICTIM'S ACUTE CRISIS THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCATES CONTACT CLIENTS WITHIN 24 TO 48 HOURS TO CHECK IN, REASSESS SAFETY, AND OFFER ADVOCACY SERVICES. VICTIM ADVOCACY EMPOWERS CLIENTS TO ESTABLISH A PLAN OF ACTION (ALSO KNOWN AS A CASE MANAGEMENT) TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT TRAUMA HAS, OR MAY HAVE, ON THEIR LIFE OR THEIR FAMILIES' LIVES. ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, IN A VAP OFFICE, OR ANY OTHER LOCATION WHERE THE VICTIM FEELS SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ENOUGH TO DO SO. IF CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE FILED, ADVOCATES WALK ALONGSIDE VICTIMS THROUGH ALL PHASES OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS, FROM THE INITIAL ARRAIGNMENT HEARING TO CASE DISPOSITION. IN ADDITION TO CRIMINAL CASES, WHEN CLIENTS SEEK CIVIL ACTION THOUGH PROTECTION ORDERS TO INCREASE THEIR SAFETY, THEY ARE REFERRED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE CLERK OF COURTS TO MEET WITH A VICTIM ADVOCATE. BOTH PERSONAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY INCORPORATES NON LEGAL EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO ALLOW EACH CLIENT TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SITUATION. AS CHILDREN ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE COURTROOM, CLIENTS SEEKING SERVICES THROUGH THE SUMMIT COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS UTILIZE OUR FREE CHILDREN WHO WITNESS VIOLENCE DROP-IN CENTER WHEN CHILDCARE IS A BARRIER. CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS - 18 ENGAGE IN TRAUMA INFORMED AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES ALLOWING CLIENTS TO ACCOMPLISH COURT RELATED MATTERS ALONGSIDE A SUPPORTIVE VICTIM ADVOCATE. 315992 28183 TO ENSURE VICTIMS ARE RECEIVING COMPREHENSIVE AND TRAUMA INFORMED SERVICES, VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS UNDERGO EXTENSIVE TRAINING. 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FROM ACROSS THE US AND CANADA, INDIVIDUALS AND AGENCIES PURCHASE EITHER THE ESSENTIALS OF VICTIM ADVOCACY, A 44-HOUR HYBRID LEARNING MODEL CREATED TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL DISCIPLINES TO COMPREHENSIVELY ASSIST VICTIMS OF CRIME/TRAUMA, CORPORATE ESSENTIALS, A 12-HOUR COURSE INTENDED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH REQUIRED CRISIS INTERVENTION SKILLS FOR IN OFFICE USE, AND CUSTOMIZABLE TRAININGS DESIGNED TO MEET ANY ORGANIZATION'S UNIQUE CULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. 1886717 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 4 1 51 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false OH X X X LEANNE GRAHAM 3303767022 137 S MAIN STREET STE 300 AKRON OH 44308 LEANNE GRAHAM PRESIDENT & 40.00 X 93533 0 17478 MARIE BRILMYER TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 NANCY CARST TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 REBEKAH CHAPMAN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL FREY TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 GARY GUENTHER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE HAGY SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN HARDING TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM HAUSER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATRINA JACKSON TRUSTEE, RES 1.00 X 0 0 0 STACY KOVACS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER LAFLEUR TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL LEVY VICE-CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 THOM MANDEL TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 BILL MCCARRON TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAY MELLON TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 UTOMHIN OKOH TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK PALMIERI TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEGAN RABER CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS SMOOT TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN THOMAS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ARKEYLA WALKER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 93533 17478 false false false 130938 1701898 342167 41983 2175003 VAP ACADEMY 624100 28183 28183 28183 24561 24561 542293 546751 -4458 -4458 -4458 34062 130938 56518 -22456 -22456 MISCELLANEOUS 624100 9702 9702 9702 2210535 28183 7349 111011 99288 7804 3919 1296100 1159176 91172 45752 25785 23070 1805 910 160515 143613 11236 5666 115897 103658 8148 4091 550 550 25271 25271 7165 7165 12561 5855 6475 231 19919 17814 1402 703 42656 38151 2999 1506 145060 126616 12279 6165 27944 23787 4157 1571 1571 74225 66387 5218 2620 13967 13967 OTHER 30175 321 13205 16649 VICTIM SERVICES 27148 27013 135 TRAINING 23921 23308 408 205 PRINTING 10655 10655 18112 16434 1117 561 2190208 1886717 214378 89113 229222 223459 199736 104891 277244 221915 7190 8810 1450415 420685 1137425 1029730 758160 944538 29937 46477 2638914 2579820 38982 30945 45211 500 848871 740661 933064 772106 X 1069015 1156544 636835 651170 1705850 1807714 2638914 2579820 X 20327 81537 X false true X true true true X 1665704 1683994 1982185 2113132 2175003 9620018 21927 21927 14727 29485 29605 117671 1687631 1705921 1996912 2142617 2204608 9737689 9737689 9081 26408 19918 50067 24561 130035 33873 42651 76524 9944248 96876 0.97920 0.97580 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 758160 86378 844538 908145 -142729 7256 758160 822136 93892 7883 908145 710064 118518 6446 822136 544506 78658 93325 6425 710064 0.26310 0.73690 true false 304335 157012 147323 203263 112161 91102 942817 151512 791305 1029730 X 2408602 81537 123695 205232 2203370 7165 7165 2210535 2306738 123695 123695 2183043 7165 7165 2190208 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE INTENDED PRIMARY USE OF THE ENDOWMENT IS FOR FUTURE OPERATIONAL NEEDS. PRIMARY USES FOR ADDITIONAL ENDOWMENTS ARE TO PROVIDE A CASH RESERVE FOR WHEN GRANTS/FUNDING AWARDS ARE DELAYED WHICH NEGATIVELY AFFECTS THE AGENCY'S CASH FLOW. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN CONFORMITY WITH ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRES THE AGENCY TO REPORT INFORMATION REGARDING ITS EXPOSURE TO VARIOUS TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE AGENCY. THE AGENCY HAS DETERMINED WHETHER ANY TAX POSITIONS HAVE MET THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND HAVE MEASURED THE AGENCY'S EXPOSURE TO THOSE TAX POSITIONS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE AGENCY HAS ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ALL RELEVANT TAX POSITIONS AND THAT THERE ARE NO UNRECORDED TAX LIABILITIES. FEDERAL AND STATE TAX AUTHORITIES GENERALLY HAVE THE RIGHT TO EXAMINE AND AUDIT THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS OF TAX RETURNS FILED. IF INCURRED, THE AGENCY RECORDS TAX RELATED PENALTIES AND INTEREST AS MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL COSTS IN THE ACCOMPANYING STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AND FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES. HOWEVER, THE AGENCY INCURRED NO TAX RELATED PENALTIES OR INTEREST IN 2023 OR 2022. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B INVESTMENT FEES 7,165 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B INVESTMENT FEES 7,165 MARDI GRAS 165000 130938 34062 25865 30653 165000 130938 34062 25865 30653 56518 -22456 X SPECIAL EVENTS 130 17712 RETAIL VALUE X PROGRAM RELATED 10 24271 RETAIL VALUE false true false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION SINCE 1972, VICTIM ASSISTANCE EMPOWERS OUR COMMUNITY TO RESTORE LIVES IMPACTED BY CRISIS, VIOLENCE, AND TRAGEDY. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION TO VICTIMS OF CRIME AND TRAUMA AND TO THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY WHO SERVES THIS POPULATION. OUR VISION IS A WORLD WHERE ALL VICTIMS ARE HEALED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A FREE NON-CLINICAL CRISIS INTERVENTION IS PROVIDED IN PERSON, VIA SMS TEXT, ONLINE CHAT, AND VIA PHONE (HOTLINE) 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR TO SUMMIT COUNTY RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES WHO VOLUNTARILY SEEK ASSISTANCE. ADVOCATES ADDRESS SAFETY AND SECURITY, ALLOW THE CLIENT TO VENT AND BE VALIDATED ABOUT THEIR REACTIONS AND RESPONSES TO TRAUMA, AND PREDICT AND PREPARE THE CLIENT TO ADDRESS BASIC HUMAN NEEDS TO OVERCOME THE AFTERMATH OF THE TRAUMATIZATION. CLIENTS ARE EMPOWERED TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED SAFETY PLAN AND PLAN OF ACTION TO REGAIN THE CONTROL THAT WAS LOST AS A RESULT OF THEIR TRAUMA. FINALLY, CRISIS INTERVENTION INCORPORATES INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO ENSURE CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED HOLISTIC WRAP AROUND SERVICES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. ALTHOUGH MOST CRISIS INTERVENTION IS PROVIDED ON THE HOTLINE, THE MOST UNIQUE ACCESSIBILITY POINT AND ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN SUMMIT COUNTY, IS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE. CLIENTS RECEIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME/TRAUMATIC INCIDENT OR IN THE HOSPITAL UPON REQUEST FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE/EMS, THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE, OR HOSPITAL PERSONNEL. OTHERWISE, VICTIMS MAY WALK INTO ANY OF THE 6 OFFICE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO RECEIVE SERVICES WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B AFTER ADDRESSING A VICTIM'S ACUTE CRISIS THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCATES CONTACT CLIENTS WITHIN 24 TO 48 HOURS TO CHECK IN, REASSESS SAFETY, AND OFFER ADVOCACY SERVICES. VICTIM ADVOCACY EMPOWERS CLIENTS TO ESTABLISH A PLAN OF ACTION (ALSO KNOWN AS A CASE MANAGEMENT) TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT TRAUMA HAS, OR MAY HAVE, ON THEIR LIFE OR THEIR FAMILIES' LIVES. ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, IN A VAP OFFICE, OR ANY OTHER LOCATION WHERE THE VICTIM FEELS SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ENOUGH TO DO SO. IF CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE FILED, ADVOCATES WALK ALONGSIDE VICTIMS THROUGH ALL PHASES OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS, FROM THE INITIAL ARRAIGNMENT HEARING TO CASE DISPOSITION. IN ADDITION TO CRIMINAL CASES, WHEN CLIENTS SEEK CIVIL ACTION THOUGH PROTECTION ORDERS TO INCREASE THEIR SAFETY, THEY ARE REFERRED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE CLERK OF COURTS TO MEET WITH A VICTIM ADVOCATE. BOTH PERSONAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY INCORPORATES NON LEGAL EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO ALLOW EACH CLIENT TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SITUATION. AS CHILDREN ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE COURTROOM, CLIENTS SEEKING SERVICES THROUGH THE SUMMIT COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS UTILIZE OUR FREE CHILDREN WHO WITNESS VIOLENCE DROP-IN CENTER WHEN CHILDCARE IS A BARRIER. CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS - 18 ENGAGE IN TRAUMA INFORMED AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES ALLOWING CLIENTS TO ACCOMPLISH COURT RELATED MATTERS ALONGSIDE A SUPPORTIVE VICTIM ADVOCATE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C TO ENSURE VICTIMS ARE RECEIVING COMPREHENSIVE AND TRAUMA INFORMED SERVICES, VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS UNDERGO EXTENSIVE TRAINING. AN EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION PREPARES VICTIM ADVOCATES TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO UTILIZE BEST PRACTICE AND EVIDENCE-BASED TECHNIQUES TO FULLY SERVE VICTIMS. VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION TO STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, AND COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS THROUGH OUR OWN SUMMIT VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACADEMY PROGRAM. THE COMMUNITY CONTRACTS WITH THE SUMMIT VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACADEMY FOR ONE OF THREE OFFERED FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAMS. FROM ACROSS THE US AND CANADA, INDIVIDUALS AND AGENCIES PURCHASE EITHER THE ESSENTIALS OF VICTIM ADVOCACY, A 44-HOUR HYBRID LEARNING MODEL CREATED TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL DISCIPLINES TO COMPREHENSIVELY ASSIST VICTIMS OF CRIME/TRAUMA, CORPORATE ESSENTIALS, A 12-HOUR COURSE INTENDED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH REQUIRED CRISIS INTERVENTION SKILLS FOR IN OFFICE USE, AND CUSTOMIZABLE TRAININGS DESIGNED TO MEET ANY ORGANIZATION'S UNIQUE CULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THEN SENT TO THE FULL BOARD AFTER IT HAS BEEN FILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C PER THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BY-LAWS, BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY A CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY. NEW AND CONTINUING MEMBERS ANNUALLY REVIEW AND SIGN OFF ON THIS POLICY TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR COMMITMENT TO DISCLOSE CURRENT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST, BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. THE BOARD'S AUDIT COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND INVESTIGATING ALL CURRENT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS THAT ARE DISCOVERED OR DISCLOSED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE PRESIDENT & CEO IS EVALUATED BY THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY AND COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED USING APPROPRIATE SALARY SURVEYS AND OTHER INFORMATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STRIVES TO BE TRANSPARENT. FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICES ARE BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE COMMUNITY MAY REVIEW 990 RETURNS WITHOUT REQUEST BY VISITING WWW.VICTIMASSISTANCEPROGRAM.ORG OR WWW.CANDID.ORG. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 INVESTMENT FEES -7,165 INVESTMENT FEES 7,165