Rise Above Violence
Rise Above Violence
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About this organization
Mission
Rise Above Violence promotes the belief that all people have the right to live free from violence by providing support and advocacy services for victims and education for youth and our community. This is accomplished by enhancing safety and self-determination for victims, families, and the community, securing justice for survivors, and educating and engaging others to rise above the violence to prevent and end domestic and sexual violence in Archuleta County.
About
ARCHULETA COUNTY VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INC. (ACVAP), DBA: RISE ABOVE VIOLENCE, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1996, IS A COMMUNITY- BASED PROGRAM THAT INTERVENES, RESPONDS, AND PREVENTS INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND OTHER INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION SERVICES THROUGHOUT ARCHULETA COUNTY. RISE PROMOTES THE BELIEF THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE FREE FROM VIOLENCE. A TOTAL OF 361 VICTIMS WERE PROVIDED VICTIM ASSISTANCE SERVICES IN 2018, WITH ADVOCATES ANSWERING 2,299 CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE. 81 VICTIMS RECEIVED ON-SCENE CRISIS INTERVENTION, WITH AN ADDITIONAL 78 VIA THE 24-HOUR HOTLINE. 36 VICTIMS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE TO FILE PROTECTION ORDERS, AND AN ADDITIONAL 152 CONTACTS TO ENSURE VICTIM KNOWLEDGE AND UTILIZATION OF RIGHTS OCCURRED FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE CASES. BEYOND DIRECT VICTIM SERVICES, ACVAP WORKS TO PREVENT VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS INITIATIVES, WITH A MAJOR FOCUS ON OUTREACHING YOUTH. 815 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 316 VIOLENCE PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS, INCLUDING YOUTH RISE HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE CLASS, BULLYING PREVENTION AND BYSTANDER INTERVENTION. 65 ALLIED PROFESSIONALS WERE PROVIDED 15 SPECIALIZED TRAINING WORKSHOPS, AND 28 COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROJECTS WERE CONDUCTED. TRAININGS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROJECTS RAISE AWARENESS AND SKILLS FOR RESPONDERS ON DOMESTIC, DATING, AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE DYNAMICS, TRENDS, AND RESPONSES PARTICULAR TO THEIR PROFESSION OR FOR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To promote the belief that all people have the right to live free from violence by providing support and advocacy services for victims and education for youth and our community. this is done by enhancing safety for victims, families, and the community; securing justice for victims; and educating and engaging the community to respond to and prevent violence.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. we work to ensure victim's rights are exercised and needs are met.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CO.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as PO BOX 2913, PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO, 81147.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 8 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $110,696.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $267,343 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $28,953 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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