Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services
Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services
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About this organization
Mission
Services for Deaf & DeafBlind women who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
About
Advocacy - ADWAS has advocates on staff to assist people who are victims of domestic/sexual violence. Services are free of charge and available to people who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing. Most are residents of King, Pierce or Snohomish County. ADWAS also serves those from around the state who are able to come to ADWAS for services. During 2018, ADWAS served 104 survivors and their family through our direct service programs (advocacy, counseling, supportive housing). We provided 23 primary prevention activities, 22 outreach and community education activties, reaching out to minimum of 450 individuals. ADWAS also provided Technical Assistance to agencies on how best to work with Deaf Survivors that they work with. ADWAS website received approximately 50,000 visits throughout the year. Counseling - The advocacy & counseling program offers victims of domestic violence and sexual assault the following services: Short-term crisis counseling, safety planning On-going individual/family therapy related to domestic violence & sexual assault Group counseling related to childhood sexual assault and domestic violence Client advocacy and referrals Emergency shelter: We provided 710 bed nights for adults and 549 bed nights for children
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Abused deaf women's advocacy services empowers deaf and deafblind survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment to transform their lives, while striving to change the beliefs and behaviors that foster and perpetuate violence. we provide comprehensive services to individuals and families, community education, and advocacy on systems and policy issues.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Services for deaf & deafblind women who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as WA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 8623 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98115.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 29 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $36,425.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1986.
- The organization pays $1,375,335 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $97,654 in fundraising expenses.
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