Rape Response Inc.

“The board of directors reviews the form 990 prior to its submission.”

“The board reviews the policy at the annual planning meeting (in january each year) and every board member fills out and signs a new conflict of interest form which is kept in their file.”

“The compensation package for the executive director is determined by the executive committee after completing a salary study or similar review to determine whether the salary is appropriate for the dutes and responsibilities assigned to the executive director. The final compensation package is approved by the board of directors. There are no other paid officers or key employees.”

“Governing documents are available upon request at the organization office.”

“Volunteers are crucial to the operation of rape responses's programming. Volunteers monitor the 24/7 crisis line and respond to hospital calls. Individuals who are 18 years or older that live within 30 minutes of the local hospital are eligible to volunteer. No previous education or training is required; however, volunteers must attend a minimum of 30 hours of training and have a personal interview with a staff member or board member, and have a background check before serving.”

“Survivor services: rape response, inc. Provides comprehensive services to survivors of sexual assault, ages 13 and older in dawson, forsyth, habersham, hall, lumpkin and white county. Services include a 24/7 crisis line, live chat on our website, 24/7 medical accompaniment, criminal justice support and accompaniment, counseling and support groups (telemental health options were provided due to covid-19), follow up, information and referrals, and assistance with victims' compensation. During the year ended september 30, 2021, rape response responded to 2022 new crisis calls and staff made 2,803 follow-up calls; accompanied 84 survivors during forensic medical exams (fme) at the hospital (medical accompaniment was limited due to covid-19, however follow-up was done with each survivor receiving fme); and provided information and referrals 723 times, connecting individuals to community resources for continued support and healing. A total of more than 10,076 core services were provided to 830 survivors. Rape response's annual report provides additional statistical information.”

“Outreach and awareness programs: rape response, inc. Provides let's talk programs to middle and high school students, at-risk youth and parents in our six county service area. Central concepts of the curriculum include: understanding georgia laws on sexual violence, lowering the risk of personal involvement with these crimes, consent, coercion, healthy and unhealthy relationships, boundaries, sexting and social media safety, and bystander intervention. During the year ended september 30, 2021, rape response provided let's talk programs to 8,324 middle school students, 1,312 high school students, 8 students in special education classrooms, 78 at-risk youth and 87 parents and educators. Outreach and awareness programs were provided to 1,987 college students. Additionally, the copyright office of the united states warranted copyright protection for the let's talk programs created by rape response, deeming the programs were informative and provided education, outreach and awareness to adolescents and adults. Let's talk consists of programs for middle and high school students, at-risk youth, parents & educators. The programs satisfy erin's law, passed july 1, 2018, requiring schools to provide age appropriate sexual violence education. The copyright extends back to the original program creation in 1993.”