Standing Together Against Rape Inc. - S T a R

“The 990 is reviewed by the contract cpa and the finance committee of the board.”

“The organization requires a signature from each employee and board member assuring they have received a copy of the policy and giving them an opportunity to bring forward any potential conflicts or perceived conflicts.”

“Compensation of the executive director is determined by comparing similar positions to a bi-annual review of non-profit sector compensation compiled by the foraker group, a local non-profit that provides resources to the alaska non-profit sector. The board also does an annual evaluation of the executive director which is then communicated by the president.”

“These documents are available upon request.”

“Direct support services crisis intervention and in person advocacy for victims of sexual trauma and child abuse. Advocates provide options for reporting or evidence collection, as needed, legal advocacy and court accompaniment for criminal sexual assault witnesses. In fy19 star served 1,009 unduplicated survivors of sexual trauma. An additional 2,800 crisis calls came in to star's crisis line for information, resources, and support. Star employs 20 full time employees (fte) and is fortunate to enjoy the support of approx 35 dedicated community volunteers who have special training to respond on star's 24 hour crisis line after hours, weekends, and holidays. Star's direct service adovcates responded to support surviviors during 322 sexual assualt response team investigations and supported many children and their families through investigations of child sexual abuse as part of a multidisciplinary response. Emergency financial assistance and case management were available to help stabilize crisis, assist with safety measures such as replacing locks, installing security alarms, or helping with emergency relocation from an unsafe living situtation.”

“Star employs a licensed clinican who provides spcialized trauma therapy at no cost of survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy and emdr. The counselor served 224 clients in fy19. In fy19, star provided presentations to 5,241 students in the anchorage school district, with an emphasis on k-6th grane personal safety presentations, providing kids with a common language of safety, personal boundaries, and identifying 5 trusted adults they could tell if they felt uncomfortable or unsafe. Star employs two green dots trainers/instructors who provide trianing to community members about effective strategies for bystander intervention to prevent abuse and assaults.”

“3,451 216 0 inkind professional services 199,977 0 0 total 203,428 216 0”