Domestic Abuse Project Inc.

“The 990 is first reviewed by internal staff (Finance Manager and Executive Director), then sent to Finance Committee for approval, followed by the full Board of Directors voting.”

“Annually board members are required to complete a conflict of interest form that discloses any relationships which could potentially conflict with their duties as a member of the DAP Board of Directors.”

“The Executive Director's salary was based on the following factors: 1) a comparison to other executive directors' salaries researched from 990 tax returns (found on GuideStar) for a large sampling of organizations with similar missions in the Twin Cities; 2) a comparison to the MN Council of Nonprofits salary survey for similar sized organizations based on total budget and 3) experience of Executive Director.”

“Summary financial data is available on DAP's website. Policies and other governing documents are available for public inspection upon request.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

“Youth and Early Childhood Programs: The Youth and Early Childhood Program offers free therapeutic services to children who are seeking to heal from the effects of domestic violence. Our youth programming serves ages birth-18 yrs and consists of group therapy, individual therapy, and parent-child dyadic early childhood therapy. Through all our youth programs it is our priority that children learn that abuse is not their fault, they are not alone in their experiences, and they begin to find healing through supportive and caring relationships. In addition, 100% of our youth clients who graduate group leave with a personalized safety plan. Programs for Victim/Survivors: The Victim/Survivor Therapy Program is primarily a group based intervention with the goal of supporting individuals to heal from the effects of abuse. Healing includes breaking isolation, becoming aware of choices, learning and practicing ways to protect and care for oneself, understanding abuse is not their fault, and reclaiming ones sense of self. Our program is 16 sessions long with semi-open groups of no more than 12 members at a time. Groups are co-facilitated and provide an educational component and process/support. Individual therapy is offered to supplement or assist in the group process as our philosophy is that people best heal from the trauma associated with abuse in community with others. Programs for individuals who have used abusive behaviors: The Men's Program or program for individuals who have used abusive behaviors is primarily a group based intervention that serves adult individuals that use abusive behavior. The program meets state requirements for batterers intervention program and is the only program to incorporate trauma theory and treatment techniques in its work with people who have used abusive behavior in intimate partner relationships. Over the course of the program, individuals who have used abusive behaviors work to accept responsibility for their actions and give presentations on their plan for building and maintaining equal and interdependent relationships. The program is a minimum of 24 sessions long and combines psychoeducation with a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach. Some of the psychoeducation topics covered include: ending threats and controlling behavior, assertive communication, expressing anger non-abusively, and managing stress. People in group also complete and present a Self-Control Plan, Taking Responsibility for Abusive Behavior and Maintenance Plan to remain non-violent in order to complete the program. Individual therapy is offered to supplement or assist in the process of group or once the individual has completed programming.”