Torture Abolition and Survivors

“The form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and sent to the Board for review before being filed.”

“The Organizations governing documents,conflict of interest policy and financial statementsare made availalbe to the public upon request.”

“The board requires each board member to review the terms of the conflict of interest policy annually and disclose to TASSC, any as they arise. Any potential personal, family, or business relationships that reasonably might give rise to a conflict, or a perceived conflict involving TASSC. A covered person who has declared or has been found to have a conflict of interest in any proposed transaction or other matter must refrain from particpating in discussion and voting of the proposed transaction or other matter, unless the Board of Directors,having been advised of the conflict or potential conflict, nevertheless requires his/her particiation. In the case of a Director, he or she does not vote on the matter in question and is not present at the time of the vote, unless the board of directors,having been advised of the conflict or potential conflict,nevertheless requires his/her participation. The Executive Director or Executive Committee will take such action as they deem necessary to assure that any transaction in which any employee or volunteer is involved is not tainted by any conflict or potential conflict and that the transaction is completedin the best interest of TASSC.”

“Program Service Expenses 318,388, Grants and allocations 370,012, Revenue 0 LEGAL SERVICES - This program provides Trauma-informed Legal Services to survivors of torture. As part of the program, the staff attorneys prepare I-589 asylum applications for survivors of torture and assist them in writing detailed personal statements describing the persecution they suffered in their home country. TASSCs attorneys provide a list of types of evidence survivors should collect to support their asylum claim. Then, they review and provide suggestions on each piece of evidence the survivor collects. PBAP mails the application for the survivor with the proper supporting documentation to the correct United States Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS service center. Finally, Attorneys prepare survivors for the asylum interview and accompany them to the interview.”