Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence

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1 Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Address Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence 2 International Plaza Drive Suite 425 Nashville, TN Phone (615) Fax Web Site Web Site Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter kwalsh@tncoalition.org At A Glance Year of Incorporation 1984 Former Names Tennessee Task Force Against Domestic Violence Tennessee Coalition Against Sexual Assault Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 1

2 Mission & Impact Statements Mission The mission of the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence is to end domestic and sexual violence in the lives of Tennesseans and to change societal attitudes and institutions that promote and condone violence through four primary work areas: public policy advocacy, education/training and technical assistance, public awareness and direct services for victims. Background The Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence began in 1983 when a small group of committed activists gathered together to work on legislation that would provide the first state funding for domestic violence programs in Tennessee. After this successful effort, the group decided to formalize its existence as the Tennessee Task Force on Family Violence. The Task Force merged in 2000 with the Tennessee Coalition Against Sexual Assault and eventually became the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, Tennessee's only statewide coalition dedicated to the eradication of violence against women. Impact Here's what we've been able to accomplish this past year with your help and support: $400,000 was invested by the Coalition in local community efforts to end domestic and sexual violence 1,632 victim advocates, police officers, judges, social workers, nurses, probation officers, clerks, and policymakers received training and technical assistance from the Coalition. 108 immigrant and trafficked victims received direct legal advice and representation from the Coalition's Immigrant Legal Clinic. 185 survivors fleeing dangerous situations got help with moving and housing expenses through the Coalition's Emergency Assistance Fund. Needs The Coalition works hard every day to end domestic and sexual violence. We raise awareness about the issue and make sure local programs have the resources they need to provide services to survivors. We develop programs that teach a new generation about violence-free relationships and advocate for policies that protect victims. As we continue our work to end domestic and sexual violence, we will rely on allies like you to join with us in this life-saving work. We've always run a tight ship, but as funding for domestic and sexual violence services has decreased in recent years, our budget has to go even farther. We have to be able to accomplish even more with the same or even less money. Your support is more important than ever before. Other ways to donate, support, or volunteer You can also donate to the TN Coalition by mailing a check to TN Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, 2 International Plaza Dr. Ste. 425, Nashville, TN Volunteers to help out in the office are always welcome! Service Categories Primary Organization Category Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy / Women's Rights Secondary Organization Category Crime & Legal - Related / Protection Against Abuse Tertiary Organization Category Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Alliances & Advocacy Areas of Service Areas Served TN 2

3 Board Chair Statement As a career prosecutor who has significant experience prosecuting both domestic violence and child exploitation cases, I have seen the devastating short and long term effects on children and adult victims of sexual and domestic violence. Having first learned about domestic violence in law school through training conducted by the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence over 20 years ago, I have come to appreciate the significant contributions this organization has made and continues to make in the lives of survivors of violence through its exceptional public policy work, advocacy, education, legal assistance, and other services and resources. Because domestic and sexual violence persist and because of the excellent work of the Coalition, I have sought to remain involved over the years and am proud to have the opportunity to chair the board this year. CEO Statement After serving as the Executive Director of the Coalition for almost thirty years, I often say that I have the greatest job in the world. Every morning I get up and think about how we can change the world today! The Coalition serves as a vehicle to organize people who want to make the world a safer place. We believe that a group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world, and we invite you to join us by making a financial investment in this lifesaving work. 3

4 Programs Programs Public Policy Advocacy Description The Coalition works on behalf of victims by monitoring legislation and advocating for laws that protect victims' rights. We analyze legislation to insure that victims' rights are respected and that new laws don't inadvertently harm victims. When laws need to be changed, we assist with drafting bills that will address the problems identified by victims and advocates. Our executive director serves as our registered lobbyist at the Tennessee General Assembly. With more than thirty years experience, she works hard to make sure that Tennessee's laws protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable. In addition, the Coalition is the administrative arm of the Domestic Violence State Coordinating Council. The Council, comprising representatives from law enforcement, the courts, and victim services, was established by the Tennessee General Assembly to develop model policies and training curriculums for law enforcement agencies and the courts, and to certify and monitor batterer's intervention programs. Budget Category Population Served Short Term Success Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, General/Other Women's Rights Victims, Females, Immigrant, Newcomers, Refugees Each year, the Coalition monitors nearly 3,000 bills in the Tennessee General Assembly to ensure that victims of domestic violence and sexual assault are protected and perpetrators held accountable. Long term Success Since its inception the Coalition has successfully advocated for passage of more than 125 new laws to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable. Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success The Coalition measures the success of its policy advocacy by the number and quality of laws passed and policies instituted to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable. In 2013, the Coalition worked with the governor's office to achieve a $250,000 increase in state funding for domestic violence shelters. In 2012, the Coalition successfully advocated for several important pieces of state legislation. As a result, adult victims of sexual assault or domestic abuse can now seek medical treatment without fear that providers will report the crimes to law enforcement without their consent. Judges can now order domestic abusers to complete a batterers' intervention program certified by the Domestic Violence State Coordinating Council as part of alternative sentencing. Abusers can only be ordered to a non-certified program if no certified program is available in that community. Penalties for a second or subsequent domestic assault have been increased, and a new offense has been created for knowingly preventing a person from calling for emergency assistance or rendering unusable a telephone that would be used to call for help. 4

5 Help for Victims Description The Coalition provides help to victims directly through its Immigrant Legal Clinic, Sexual Assault Legal Clinic, and Abuse Survivors Emergency Assistance Fund. Since its inception in 2004, the Immigrant Legal Clinic has provided legal advice and representation in immigration cases to more than 1,000 victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking statewide. The Diane Stewart Abuse Survivors Emergency Assistance Fund provides emergency assistance to victims of domestic and sexual violence to help them become safer. Throughout the year, domestic and sexual violence programs refer victims to the Coalition for emergency assistance. Victims also contact the Coalition directly. Program specialists with training and experience in working with domestic and sexual violence victims help victims develop safety strategies. Payment of up to $240 is made directly to vendors. Examples of fundable expenses include moving and transportation expenses and costs associated with new, safer housing. This project began in December 2011 with a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Today, the project provides assistance statewide to more than 180 victims per year. Budget Category Population Served Short Term Success Human Services, General/Other Emergency Assistance Victims, Females, Immigrant, Newcomers, Refugees 100% of clients completing client satisfaction surveys during the most recent project period reported that they were safer because of the services they received from the Coalition. Long term Success Clients receiving services from the Coalition will report increased safety as a result of the services.clients receiving services from the Coalition will report that they have overcome at least one barrier to safety. In appropriate cases, clients receiving services from the Coalition will cooperate in prosecution of their abusers. Program Success Monitored By Clients are asked to complete a client satisfaction survey periodically during the time they are being served and at the completion of services. Examples of Program Success In 2015, we provided direct legal services to 420 victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking. Because of the Clinic, immigrant and trafficked victims and their children need no longer choose between safety and deportation. The Clinic is the only service providing legal representation statewide to immigrant victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking. In 2015, the Coalition's Abuse Survivor Emergency Fund provided emergency assistance to 174 victims of domestic and sexual violence. According to recent outcome data, at the time of service, 100% of 60 survivors reported that the assistance they received helped them feel safer, learn how to access benefits or community resources, and remove barriers to safety. We were able to follow up with 25 of these survivors after three months and they all reported that they continued to feel safer, that they had received help from community resources, and that the assistance had removed barriers to safety. One survivor contacted the Coalition after her boyfriend strangled and severely beat her. She stated, "I love him, but I cannot survive this relationship." The Coalition provided her with rent assistance for safe housing so she could move forward with her life independently. 5

6 Training & Technical Assistance Description The Coalition provides training and technical assistance on domestic and sexual violence to communities throughout Tennessee. Each year the Coalition hosts an Annual Conference, during which advocates and professionals from across Tennessee join together for three days of networking, skill building, and training from local and nationally recognized experts in the fields of domestic and sexual violence. Coalition staff members organize and provide training at the Senator Tommy Burks Victim Assistance Academy, held annually at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Named in memory of the late Senator Tommy Burks, the Academy provides comprehensive, basic-level victim assistance training to victim services providers and allied professionals. Through our Rape Prevention and Education project, the Coalition hosts a statewide Rape Prevention and Education Institute, social media trainings in the three regions of the state, and maintenance of the prevention resource database. The purpose of this project, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is to strengthen sexual violence prevention efforts across the state through increased awareness, education and training, and crisis hotline support. In addition, we offer a wide variety of training opportunities including Violence Against Women training for new advocates, regional trainings, P.O.S.T.-approved lawenforcement training, and targeted training for judges, law enforcement executives, executive directors of domestic and sexual violence programs, and victim advocates. Technical assistance is offered on creating traumainformed services, sustainability, technology safety, and program and policy development. Budget Category Population Served Short Term Success Long term Success Program Success Monitored By Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, General/Other Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, General/Other Victims, Females, Immigrant, Newcomers, Refugees The Coalition's training program has the following goals: Improve and expand services for victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence by providing useful information, training and technical assistance to programs, communities, law enforcement/criminal justice personnel and judges statewide. Increase the safety of victims by enhancing the capacity of the domestic and sexual violence programs through necessary training and technical assistance. The training and technical assistance provided by the Coalition builds the capacity for victim advocates and professional allies to not only better serve women victimized by domestic and sexual violence, but for them to work more effectively with criminal justice agencies to reduce violence against women, increase safety for victims and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Through its training, technical assistance, and information and resources provision and distribution, the Coalition works to build community capacity for providing services that promote the integrity and self-sufficiency of victims, improve their access to resources, and provide options for victims seeking safety from violence. Trainees complete a training survey at the completion of every training session presented by the Coalition. In addition, the Coalition develops and disseminates an annual survey to agency consumers to evaluate the quality of services they received including information, training, technical assistance, referrals, and resources 6

7 Examples of Program Success In 2014, the Coalition conducted 79 training opportunities for 2,217 domestic and sexual violence program staff and allied professionals, and provided 10,989 technical assistance services. 93% of individuals who attended Coalition trainings agreed or strongly agreed that they a great deal at this training session. Supporting Local Communities Description The Coalition works diligently to access state, federal, and private resources on behalf of our member programs. The Tennessee Rural Sexual Assault Services Expansion Project enhances the safety of child, youth, and adult sexual assault victims living in rural counties in Tennessee by making services more available and accessible. Our Tennessee Sexual Assault Response Project helps local communities actively respond to sexual assault by developing Sexual Assault Response Teams and supporting Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. Through a partnership with the Department of Health, the Coalition supports sexual assault intervention services and crisis hotlines across the state. The Coalition also provides extensive, on-site trainings on a variety of topics to local programs throughout the state. Budget Category Population Served Short Term Success Long term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Community Development, General/Other Community Development, General/Other Victims, Females, Immigrant, Newcomers, Refugees The short term goal of the Coalition's support for local communities is to enhance the capacity of Tennessee's domestic and sexual violence programs to provide services to victims. The long term goal of the Coalition's support for local communities is to insure that adequate services are available statewide for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Local programs report monthly on project activities and outcomes. In 2013, the Coalition successfully advocated for $250,000 in additionalstate funding for domestic violence shelters to be added to thestate budget. In addition, the Coalition invested $400,000 in local community efforts to end domestic and sexual violence. One of the clients helped through this project was a 19-year-old college student with a new promotion at work and great grades in college. Her life was going great until someone she thought was a friendraped her. She went to a local hospital for help. Because of a partnership between the Coalition and sexual assault centers across the state, services were available even in rural counties like hers. She received a forensic rape exam and an advocate, who helped her navigate the court system, access community services, and get individual counseling. CEO Comments 7

8 Governance Board Chair Board Chair Ms Micki Yearwood Company Affiliation Senate Republican Caucus Term Jan 2018 to Dec Board Members Name Affiliation Status Ms Katie Atkins PharmMD Solutions, LLC Voting Ms Angie Benefield Family Resource Agency, Inc. Voting Ms Sarah Davis Office of the District Attorney General, 16th District Voting Ms Carey Elzey The Chrichton Group Voting Ms Mollie Gass Rudy, Winstead, Turner, PLLC Voting Mr Chuck Guarneri Verizon Wireless Voting Mr Graham Hodges Verizon Wireless Voting Ms Amber Hurdle Amber Hurdle Consulting Voting Ms Regina McDevitt Ms Stacey Miller Partnership for Families, Children and Adults Tennessee Correctional Services, Jackson Voting Voting Ms Gretchen Walls Synovus Bank of Nashville Voting Ms Rebecca Wells-Demaree Cornelius & Collins Voting Mr Stacey Wolfe S/S Wolfe Counseling Voting Ms Micki Yearwood Sentate Repblican Caucus Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 1 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 13 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 3 Female 11 Unspecified 0 8

9 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 50% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% Constituency Includes Client Representation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 4 Board CoChair Board CoChair Ms. Sarah Davis Company Affiliation Office of Attorney General 16th District Term Jan 2018 to Dec sndavis@tndagc.org Standing Committees Executive Risk Management Provisions Directors & Officers Policy Disability Insurance General Property Coverage Medical Health Insurance Workers Compensation & Employers' Liability 9

10 Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Ms. Kathy Walsh Term Start Jan Experience Kathy Walsh, Executive Director, has more than three decades of experience in crisis intervention. Ms. Walsh provides training and technical assistance to communities, monitors state and federal legislation, and works on public policy issues of concern to victims of domestic and sexual violence. She developed a model Law Enforcement Training Project through which more than 8,500 police officers have been trained to date. Ms. Walsh co-authored the Domestic Violence Interdiction Law Enforcement Curriculum and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Law Enforcement Curriculum being used by law enforcement agencies throughout the country. She also co-authored the Tennessee Model Law Enforcement Policy and State Standards for Domestic Violence Programs. As a member of the Tennessee Domestic Violence State Coordinating Council, Ms. Walsh assisted in the creation of the Domestic Abuse Bench Book, the Model Domestic Court Policy and State Rules and Certification Process for Batterer's Intervention Programs. She was chosen as the recipient of the 2003 Award for Outstanding Advocacy and Community Work in Ending Sexual Violence presented by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. In her 28th year as Director of the Coalition, Ms. Walsh has successfully advocated for more than 125 new laws to improve safety for victims of domestic and sexual violence and assisted in the development of domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and community task forces throughout the state. Staff Full Time Staff 19 Part Time Staff 2 Volunteers 25 Contractors 1 Retention Rate 59% Plans & Policies Does the organization have a documented Fundraising Plan? Does the organization have an approved Strategic Plan? Number of years Strategic Plan Considers 3 When was Strategic Plan adopted? Nov 2015 In case of a change in leadership, is a Management Succession plan in place? No Does the organization have a Policies and Procedures Plan? 10

11 Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? Affiliations Affiliation Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network Year 2010 Community Shares 2010 National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 2010 National Network to End Domestic Violence 2006 National Association to End Sexual Violence 2007 Awards Awards Award/Recognition Organization Year BHT Access to Care Award Center for Nonprofit Management 2015 Senior Staff Ms. Dawn Harper Title Director of Program Development 11

12 Experience/Biography Dawn Harper is the Director of Program Development for the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Prior to joining the Coalition, she worked as a Program Coordinator for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Dawn served as liaison between patients and providers to ensure collaborative, coordinated care for all patients. Dawn created, submitted, and received approval for accreditation with the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. In 2004, Dawn became a Forensic Interviewer for the Nashville Children's Alliance, where she interviewed over 1,300 children who are alleged victims of abuse, including sexual and physical abuse. She also interviewed children who had witnessed violent crimes. Dawn served on Tennessee Child Advocacy Centers Forensic Interviewers (TCACFI) board and often testified in criminal and juvenile court. In 2006, she became the Child Protective Investigative Team (CPIT) Coordinator for the Nashville Children's Alliance. As a CPIT Coordinator, she was responsible for the day to day operations of the Davidson County child abuse team that has been working as a multidisciplinary team since The CPIT team consists of Metro Nashville Police Department, the District Attorney's Office, Department of Children's Services, and Our Kids. Dawn convened and facilitated CPIT and facilitated and organized CPIT management/supervisors meetings to implement recommendations for the team. Dawn served as the team's liaison with community agencies and coordinate efforts to develop additional resources. She managed the NCAtrak database to track cases of child abuse and promoted team member communication, case classification and disposition, and usage of NCAtrak to effectively manage case. Dawn supervised the Forensic Interviewer Program, provided supervision to the forensic interviewers, testified in criminal and juvenile court proceedings as the supervisor for the Forensic Interviewer program, and ensured all program outcomes were reported. She provided training for Multi-Disciplinary Teams statewide and participated in developing a curriculum and facilitated statewide training to DCS and Law Enforcement. She also served on the Domestic Violence Death Review Board in Davidson County. Ms Shawndell Miller Title Experience/Biography Director of Finance & Administration Shawndell Miller joined the TN Coalition in December She is responsible for the financial and human resource management for the TN Coalition. Shawndell has a B.A. in Management and Human Relations from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville TN. Shawndell has over 15 years in non-profit financial experience in agencies addressing mental health, child abuse advocacy, and now advocacy for domestic and sexual violence survivors. CEO Comments 12

13 Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan Fiscal Year End Dec Projected Revenue $2,176, Projected Expenses $2,131, Endowment Value $36, Endowment Spending Policy N/A Endowment Spending Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Total Revenue $1,940,450 $2,290,117 $2,355,878 Total Expenses $1,946,819 $2,185,570 $2,326,806 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year Foundation and Corporation $86,206 $140,565 $0 Contributions Government Contributions $1,698,381 $1,949,510 $2,068,171 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $1,698,381 $1,949,510 $2,068,171 Individual Contributions $117,314 $162,260 $245,082 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $19,475 $24,001 $21,725 Investment Income, Net of Losses $327 $384 $430 Membership Dues $18,502 $12,522 $18,890 Special Events $0 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $245 $875 $1,580 13

14 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year Program Expense $1,774,483 $2,041,008 $2,159,707 Administration Expense $119,880 $96,962 $122,111 Fundraising Expense $52,456 $47,600 $44,988 Payments to Affiliates -- $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 91% 93% 93% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 3% 2% 2% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year Total Assets $682,715 $715,547 $750,467 Current Assets $682,715 $715,547 $750,467 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $116,179 $142,642 $282,109 Total Net Assets $566,536 $572,905 $468,358 Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Government Grants $1,698,381 Government Grants $1,949,510 Government Grants $2,068,171 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Contributions, Gifts Contributions, Gifts, Amount and Grants $117,314 & Grants $162,260 Contributions, Gifts and Grants $245,082 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Foundations and Corporations $86,206 Foundations & Corporations $140,565 Program Revenue $21,725 Capital Campaign Is the organization currently conducting a Capital Campaign for an endowment or the purchase of a major asset? No Capital Campaign Goal $0.00 Capital Campaign Raised-to-Date Amount $0.00 as of 0 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? No State Charitable Solicitations Permit TN Charitable Solicitations Registration - Expires June 2019 Registration No 0 GivingMatters.com Financial Comments Financials taken from the 990. Financial documents completed by John R. Poole, CPA. Comments provided by Kathryn Bennett 7/30/18. 14

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