Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County Inc

“The 990 is PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND THEN REVIEWED IN DETAIL AND APPROVED BY DAP'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE DOCUMENT'S SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all directors and officers, as well as all employees, who can influence the actions of dap. Potentital conflicts are reported to the executive director, the board president, or a member of the executive committee. The board determines whether a conflict exists and if material, and in the presence of an existing material conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to dap. At all times, action must be taken in accordance with the bylaws of dap. Otherwise, the decision of the board on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of dap and the advancement of its purpose. Annual disclosure of actual and potential conflict is required.”

“The executive committee looks at the form 990 of organizations with similar budgets and staffing size to determine comparable compensation. The executive committee of the board proposes compensation to the full board of directors for approval only with full board approval can salary be offered or adjusted. The deliberation and final determination of compensation are documented in a timely manner. The process described here was last completed in 2023.”

“Counseling and Intake Services: The Intake and Crisis Counseling team handled approximately 4,600 hotline and referral calls and assisted over 550 walk-in clients. Counselors delivered 200 in-person and 450 telehealth sessions for adults, plus 202 sessions for children during FY24-25. Legal Services: Offers free representation at final PFA hearings and referrals for custody, support, and divorce cases. In FY24-25, legal staff represented clients in 194 court appearances. Court Advocacy Services: Supports survivors with Protection from Abuse filings, legal counseling, and court accompaniment. In FY24-25, staff provided over 500 accompaniments and trained 33 law enforcement officers through the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), an evidence-based tool for identifying high-risk victims. Community Outreach: Educates the public on domestic violence dynamics, victims' rights, and prevention. In FY24-25, outreach programs engaged over 1,782 community members through presentations and awareness activities.”