2024-03-29T12:16:30-04:00 2023-09-30 521373858 DELEON & STANG CPAS AND ADVISORS 150 S EAST ST STE 103 FREDERICK MD 217016175 990 2022-10-01 521888617 THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER DIST 2026453200 429 O STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20001 MICHELE BOOTH COLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2026453200 2024-03-04 true MICHELE BOOTH COLE XXX-XX-XXXX false CLINT LEHMAN CPA P00840525 3012507400 2024-03-20 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z SAFE SHORES MICHELE BOOTH COLE 429 O STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20001 5324819 false X WWW.SAFESHORES.ORG X 1994 DC SAFE SHORES PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND THEIR FAMILIES. 14 14 44 30 0 3665477 4777707 47 30638 156701 22881 0 3822225 4831226 0 0 2859459 3258614 0 418223 889782 1020004 3749241 4278618 72984 552608 2634029 3373929 217776 328985 2416253 3044944 X SAFE SHORES PROVIDES SURVIVOR-CENTERED INTERVENTION, HOPE AND HEALING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ABUSE, TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND WORKS TO PREVENT AND END CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH PROMISING PRACTICES, POLICIES AND PARTNERSHIPS. false false 1228497 CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM: SAFE SHORES' CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM IS A CHILD VICTIM'S FIRST POINT OF CONTACT WITH SAFE SHORES. IT WORKS WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS THROUGHOUT THE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. THIS MEANS HELPING THEM ACCESS CRITICAL INFORMATION, SHORT- AND LONG-TERM RESOURCES, AND TAILORED, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AS THESE YOUNG CRIME VICTIMS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS MOVE TOWARD HEALING, RECLAIMING THEIR SENSE OF AGENCY AND SELF-EFFICACY, AND RESTORING THEIR SENSE OF TRUST AND HOPE. THE CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CRISIS SUPPORT, ONGOING ADVOCACY, FOLLOW-UP, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND INFORMATION ON CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND PROGRAMS TO ASSIST CRIME VICTIMS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, SAFE SHORES ALSO PROVIDES CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH NEW TRANSITIONAL CLOTHING, MEALS, AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. 685740 CLINICAL SERVICES: SAFE SHORES' CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES ON THE ROAD TO HEALING FROM TRAUMA AND ABUSE BY PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF TRAUMA- FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (TFCBT) THE CLINICAL SERVICES TEAM PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR CHILDREN TO IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME CHALLENGES, DEVELOP POSITIVE COPING SKILLS AND BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH TALK THERAPY, PLAY THERAPY, ART THERAPY, SAND-TRAY THERAPY AND OTHER MODALITIES PROVIDED TO CHILD VICTIMS, THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS, AND SIBLINGS. DURING FY2020, THE CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDED 1,162 THERAPY SESSIONS TO 32 CHILDREN AND PROVIDED 1,172 CONSULTATIONS WITH PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, SERVING 75 CHILDREN AND 90 CAREGIVERS. 453803 FORENSIC SERVICES: SAFE SHORES' FORENSIC SERVICES PROGRAM (FSP)COORDINATES AND CONDUCTS NEUTRAL, FACT-FINDING AND DEVELOPMENTALLY-SENSITIVE (FORENSIC) INTERVIEWS WITH CHILDREN AFFECTED BY ABUSE AND CHILD WITNESSES TO VIOLENCE ON BEHALF OF FELLOW MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBER AGENCIES. THE GOAL OF FORENSIC INTERVIEWS IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDRENS' VOICES ARE HEARD AND TO MINIMIZE THE NUMBER OF TIMES A CHILD MUST RECOUNT ANY INCIDENT OF ABUSE. FORENSIC SERVICES ALSO SUPPORTS MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM COLLABORATION, UPDATING PROTOCOLS AND ENSURING BEST PRACTICES. IN FY 2019, 702 FORENSIC INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED BY SAFE SHORES, WITH CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS THREE-YEARS-OLD UP TO ADOLESCENTS AGED 17. ON OCCASION UPON REQUEST BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, FSP CONDUCTS FORENSIC INTERVIEWS WITH INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED ADULTS. 1244532 TEEN ADVOCACY INITIATIVE ADOLESCENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 TO 17 WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HAVE THE RIGHT TO AN ADVOCATE PURSUANT TO DC'S SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VICTIMS' RIGHTS AMENDMENT ACT OF 2019. SAFE SHORES TEEN ADVOCATES ARE ON CALL AROUND THE CLOCK TO BE DISPATCHED TO HELP TEEN SURVIVORS IN THE MIDST OF CRISIS UNDERSTAND THEIR OPTIONS AND SUPPORT THEM IN THEIR CHOICES. TEEN ADVOCATES TRAVEL TO WHERE THE SURVIVORS IS--AT A HOSPITAL OR ELSEWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY, AS SOON AS THE CRIME IS REPORTED. EXAMPLES OF THE SUPPORT A TEEN ADVOCATE MIGHT PROVIDE INCLUDE REFERRALS TO MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH CARE, OR LEGAL AID. PREVENTION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM - SAFE SHORES' PREVENTION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM IS ROOTED IN THE BELIEF THAT ADULTS ARE THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE IN PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM ABUSE. DEPLOYING EVIDENCE-INFORMED TRAINING CURRICULA AND ALSO BY PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO PROVIDE BASIC INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, SAFE SHORES PROVIDES ADULTS WHO WORK WITH AND/OR CARE FOR CHILDREN IN VARIOUS SETTINGS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE AND CHILD TRAUMA AND EQUIPS THEM WITH SKILLS TO RECOGNIZE, RESPOND TO, AND PREVENT ABUSE. MDT ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAM -SAFE SHORES SERVES AS THE HUB OF THE WHEEL OF DC'S LEGALLY MANDATED, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM (MDT) RESPONSE TO CHILDREN IMPACTED BY ABUSE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SAFE SHORES' COORDINATION OF THE MDT'S JOINT WORK WITH CHILD VICTIMS AND CULTIVATION OF COLLABORATIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE VARIOUS MDT AGENCIES IMPROVES THE PUBLIC SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. BY HELPING PUBLIC AGENCIES WITH DIFFERENT MANDATES AND PROFESSIONAL CULTURES WORK TOGETHER MORE EFFECTIVELY AND PROVIDING THEM WITH UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT CHANGES IN THE FIELD OF CHILD PROTECTION AND UPDATED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, SAFE SHORES STRENGTHENS THESE PROFESSIONALS' SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE, THEREBY FOSTERING ENHANCED AND COST-SAVING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY WHILE KEEPING THE NEEDS OF CHILD VICTIMS AT THE CENTER OF THIS WORK. MAINTAINING A HEALTHY MDT PARTNERSHIP FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES REQUIRES CONSTANT AND FOCUSED ATTENTION, PARTICULARLY SINCE PERSONNEL AND LEADERSHIP AT PUBLIC AGENCIES CHANGE REGULARLY. 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FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022, NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX PROVISION OR BENEFIT EXISTS. X false false false false false false false false false MICHELE BOOTH COLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 208874 8823 33595 251292 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION SAFE SHORES PROVIDES SURVIVOR-CENTERED INTERVENTION, HOPE AND HEALING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ABUSE, TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND WORKS TO PREVENT AND END CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH PROMISING PRACTICES, POLICIES AND PARTNERSHIPS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM: SAFE SHORES' CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM IS A CHILD VICTIM'S FIRST POINT OF CONTACT WITH SAFE SHORES. IT WORKS WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS THROUGHOUT THE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. THIS MEANS HELPING THEM ACCESS CRITICAL INFORMATION, SHORT- AND LONG-TERM RESOURCES, AND TAILORED, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AS THESE YOUNG CRIME VICTIMS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS MOVE TOWARD HEALING, RECLAIMING THEIR SENSE OF AGENCY AND SELF-EFFICACY, AND RESTORING THEIR SENSE OF TRUST AND HOPE. THE CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CRISIS SUPPORT, ONGOING ADVOCACY, FOLLOW-UP, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND INFORMATION ON CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND PROGRAMS TO ASSIST CRIME VICTIMS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, SAFE SHORES ALSO PROVIDES CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH NEW TRANSITIONAL CLOTHING, MEALS, AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C FORENSIC SERVICES: SAFE SHORES' FORENSIC SERVICES PROGRAM (FSP)COORDINATES AND CONDUCTS NEUTRAL, FACT-FINDING AND DEVELOPMENTALLY-SENSITIVE (FORENSIC) INTERVIEWS WITH CHILDREN AFFECTED BY ABUSE AND CHILD WITNESSES TO VIOLENCE ON BEHALF OF FELLOW MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBER AGENCIES. THE GOAL OF FORENSIC INTERVIEWS IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDRENS' VOICES ARE HEARD AND TO MINIMIZE THE NUMBER OF TIMES A CHILD MUST RECOUNT ANY INCIDENT OF ABUSE. FORENSIC SERVICES ALSO SUPPORTS MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM COLLABORATION, UPDATING PROTOCOLS AND ENSURING BEST PRACTICES. IN FY 2019, 702 FORENSIC INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED BY SAFE SHORES, WITH CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS THREE-YEARS-OLD UP TO ADOLESCENTS AGED 17. ON OCCASION UPON REQUEST BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, FSP CONDUCTS FORENSIC INTERVIEWS WITH INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED ADULTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D TEEN ADVOCACY INITIATIVE ADOLESCENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 TO 17 WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HAVE THE RIGHT TO AN ADVOCATE PURSUANT TO DC'S SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VICTIMS' RIGHTS AMENDMENT ACT OF 2019. SAFE SHORES TEEN ADVOCATES ARE ON CALL AROUND THE CLOCK TO BE DISPATCHED TO HELP TEEN SURVIVORS IN THE MIDST OF CRISIS UNDERSTAND THEIR OPTIONS AND SUPPORT THEM IN THEIR CHOICES. TEEN ADVOCATES TRAVEL TO WHERE THE SURVIVORS IS--AT A HOSPITAL OR ELSEWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY, AS SOON AS THE CRIME IS REPORTED. EXAMPLES OF THE SUPPORT A TEEN ADVOCATE MIGHT PROVIDE INCLUDE REFERRALS TO MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH CARE, OR LEGAL AID. PREVENTION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM - SAFE SHORES' PREVENTION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM IS ROOTED IN THE BELIEF THAT ADULTS ARE THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE IN PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM ABUSE. DEPLOYING EVIDENCE-INFORMED TRAINING CURRICULA AND ALSO BY PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO PROVIDE BASIC INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, SAFE SHORES PROVIDES ADULTS WHO WORK WITH AND/OR CARE FOR CHILDREN IN VARIOUS SETTINGS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE AND CHILD TRAUMA AND EQUIPS THEM WITH SKILLS TO RECOGNIZE, RESPOND TO, AND PREVENT ABUSE. MDT ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAM -SAFE SHORES SERVES AS THE HUB OF THE WHEEL OF DC'S LEGALLY MANDATED, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM (MDT) RESPONSE TO CHILDREN IMPACTED BY ABUSE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SAFE SHORES' COORDINATION OF THE MDT'S JOINT WORK WITH CHILD VICTIMS AND CULTIVATION OF COLLABORATIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE VARIOUS MDT AGENCIES IMPROVES THE PUBLIC SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. BY HELPING PUBLIC AGENCIES WITH DIFFERENT MANDATES AND PROFESSIONAL CULTURES WORK TOGETHER MORE EFFECTIVELY AND PROVIDING THEM WITH UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT CHANGES IN THE FIELD OF CHILD PROTECTION AND UPDATED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, SAFE SHORES STRENGTHENS THESE PROFESSIONALS' SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE, THEREBY FOSTERING ENHANCED AND COST-SAVING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY WHILE KEEPING THE NEEDS OF CHILD VICTIMS AT THE CENTER OF THIS WORK. MAINTAINING A HEALTHY MDT PARTNERSHIP FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES REQUIRES CONSTANT AND FOCUSED ATTENTION, PARTICULARLY SINCE PERSONNEL AND LEADERSHIP AT PUBLIC AGENCIES CHANGE REGULARLY. THERE IS A NEED FOR ONGOING ORIENTATION, TRAINING, AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL OUTCOMES FOR VICTIMIZED CHILDREN. OUR MDT ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO MEETING THIS NEED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE TAX RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT AND REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE FINAL FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY BUSINESS AND PERSONAL DEALINGS THAT MAY PRESENT A CONFLICT WITH THEIR ROLE AS A SAFE SHORES BOARD MEMBER. FURTHER, THEY ARE INFORMED DURING THE BOARD RECRUITMENT PHASE THAT THEY WILL HAVE TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM UPON ELECTION TO THE BOARD. EACH YEAR SAFE SHORES' BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HOLD INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS WITH EVERY BOARD MEMBER. ON THE AGENDA AT EACH OF THOSE MEETINGS IS A REVIEW OF THE BOARD MEMBER'S CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY COMMITMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, THAT INFORMATION IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. IF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT THAT MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REQUIRING THE MEMBER TO RESIGN FROM SAFE SHORES' BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UNLESS THERE ARE BOARD MEMBERS WITH SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPENSATION. IN THAT CASE, THE BOARD CHAIR APPOINTS AN AD HOC COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS DATA ABOUT "COMPARABLE" SALARY AND BENEFITS. IN THE PAST THESE DATA CAME FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES, INCLUDING SURVEYS PROVIDED BY INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS, AS WELL AS BUSINESSES THAT WORK WITH MULTIPLE NONPROFITS IN OUR REGION. AT AN OFFICIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PRESENTS ITS RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING THE COMPARABLES ON WHICH THE RECOMMENDATION IS BASED, TO THE REST OF THE BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND A VOTE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SENIOR MANAGEMENT DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OTHER STAFF. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.