Center for Community Solutions

“Dante Pride and Jessice Price are married and both serve as board members.”

“Updated bylaws with significant change of Board terms from calendar year to CCS' fiscal year.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the Board Finance Committee and Executive Committee with report to the full Board.”

“The policy is reviewed annually with the Board of Directors. Conflicts are presented to the Board Executive Committee and the Board President presents the conflicts to the entire Board.”

“The Board of Directors provides written input for the CEO's evaluation. The President is responsible to meet with the CEO and review the written evaluation and establish goals. Any increase of the CEO's salary is reviewed by the Board Executive and Finance Committee.”

“The Board Executive and Finance Committee annually reviews and approves the salaries of all Executive Staff at CCS.”

“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: General Program (PRG): In partnership with Deaf Community Services and San Diego Regional Center, CCS was awarded state and federal funding to deepen each agencys capacity to serve survivors of violence who are Deaf/deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Late-Deafened, or Deaf-Blind, and/or individuals living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Internally known as Access to Services, CCS has upgraded facilities and enhanced language access throughout the agency to ensure all survivors can equitably access services. Each organization in this collaboration has provided multiple cross-trainings for staff. The intent of the collaboration and trainings is to ensure that each entity has specific understanding of each population, and the capacity to serve high-risk and vulnerable clients who have experienced sexual and intimate partner violence. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Sexual Assault Services (SAS):Sexual Assault Services (SAS): SAS is one of the largest state-funded rape crisis centers in California and covers most of San Diego County. SAS services include crisis counseling, safety planning, trauma-informed client services, and help with connecting to other resources, including counseling, legal services, housing,medical care, food, clothing, and immigration assistance. The SAS team also serves in leadership roles within the Countywide SART committee, a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and stakeholders committed to developing and maintain a survivor-centered systems response.Sexual Assault Response Team (SART): SART provides emergency response to every sexual assault victim in its service area who undergoes a sexual assault forensic examination. Under the supervision of the SART Manager, CCS volunteers and staff are scheduled around-the-clock to respond within 45 minutes of a call and support thevictim throughout the entire forensic examination process providing crisis support, advocacy, education, and resources. This response is in-person whenever possible and offered telephonically/virtually when needed. SAS is staffed by full-time victim advocates in Central, East, and North regions who provide follow-up servicesafter the emergency response. Advocates also provide in-person emotional support during detective and attorney interviews, preliminary hearings, and other court events. CCS is a founding member of the San Diego countywide Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Systems Review Committee, a 39-year-old collaborative project which includes civilian, military, and tribal advocates; law enforcement; a sexual assault forensic nurse; crime lab; and justice agencies. All members of SART meet six times per year, cross-train, and follow a standard response protocol to ensure compassionate, survivorcentered services.Campus Advocacy: CCS Campus advocacy program includes a full-time Coordinator at San Diego State University to provide SAS advocacy on campus and work with campus staff to strengthen capacity to response to reports of sexual assault. This team also supports victims who are referred from other sources, including self-referrals and walkins.”