dvrp annual report 2012

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Asian/Pacific Islan

Domestic Violence Resource Project (DV

Annual Report 2


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our impact

REAL IMPACT

With your support, 2,000 Asian/Pacific Islander communitymembers were informed about

the dynamics of domesticviolence and where to seekservices through basicdomestic violence and culturalcompetency trainings. Thisresulted in an increase in callsto DVRPs hotline in 2012.

REAL IMPACT

With your support, 17 domesticiolence and cultural competencyainings were facilitated foromestic violence serviceroviders and staff at Asian/

Pacific Islander community basedrganizations.

REAL IMPACT

159 survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and 90children received lifesaving services through DVRPs Survivor

Services Program: obtaining protection orders, finding safe havenin shelters, building an effective safety plan and finding a sense ocommunity again.

The majority of these survivors would not have reached out forhelp without culturally and linguistically specific services.

I have trust in myadvocate, trust in

DVRPs confidentiality

and I feel safe havinga safety [plan].


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In 1995, a diverse group of Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) women came together to discuss the issue ofdomestic violence in their communities and the resources available to assist survivors. These women, theFounders of the Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP), discovered that over500 abused women reaching out for help were unable to access culturally and linguistically appropriate

services necessary for their unique needs.

In response to the lack of services, the Founders created the A/PI Domestic Violence Resource Project(DVRP) to provide services to all A/PI survivors living in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (includingnorthern Virginia and Maryland) and to raise awareness about the problem of domestic violence within thelarger community.

We continued to fulfill this mission in 2012. Now, more than ever, survivors are reaching out for help.Through the work of staff, advocates and board members, we have been working to bring safety to thesecourageous individuals while empowering them to regain control of their lives.

ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE PROJECT


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OUR MISSION:

To address, prevent, and end domestic violence and sexual assault

in Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) communities while empowering

survivors to rebuild their lives after abuse.

Since 1996, the Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic

Violence Resource Project (DVRP) has provided

services to survivors of domestic violence in the

Washington, DC metropolitan area.


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Dear DVRP Family and Friends,

2012 was a year of survival. This year, the Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Projectcontinued its tradition of dedicated service to Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) survivors of domestic violence inthe Washington, DC metro area, serving 159 survivors of domestic violence, a record number in DVRPs 16-

year history.

Like many small non-profits across the country, DVRP was hit hard by budget cuts, but we persevered. Theloss of a major funding source brought staff, advocates, board members, and the community together toensure that DVRPs work could continue. In 2012, DVRP launched the Restoring Hope campaign, whichraised $26,124 in a span of 6 months.

DVRP is extremely lucky to have a selfless group of dedicated leaders. Jessica Li, DVRPs Interim ExecutiveDirector, has proven herself as an inspiring and strong leader - forging relationships and serving as a voice forDVRP in the community and constantly advocating on behalf of survivors. Amara Tek, the AdvocatesProgram Coordinator, who initially joined DVRP as an intern, works tirelessly to lead the work of DVRPsadvocates.

DVRPs team of 35 advocates, who speak over 20 languages, are the backbone of our work with survivors.They provide the direct-client support that not only helps survivors but also saves lives. The Board ofDirectors has worked hard to fundraise, apply for grants and support the work of staff and advocates.

I would like to personally thank DVRPs staff, advocates, board of directors, and community partners, whohave all worked to make this not only a year of survival but also of success.

Our work continues - from the day to day work such as helping survivors obtain orders of protection, providingpeer support, and as always, working every day to end domestic violence.

We are forever grateful for your support.

Sincerely,

Olivia Nevitt! ! ! ! ! Chanda GuthPresident, Board of Directors !! ! Vice President, Board of Directors


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SURVIVOR SERVICES PROGRAM

DIRECT SERVICES

nsuring culturally and linguistically appropriate services lies at the heart of DVRPs Survivor Servicesrogram. DVRPs staff and bilingual advocates provide direct services in over 20 Asian/Pacific Islandernguages, including: Arabic, Balochi, Bengali, Cantonese, Farsi, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin,ongolian, Nepali, Panpango, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Tagalog, Telugu, Thai, Toishanese, Urdu andietnamese.

pecific services include: peer support, safety planning, crisis intervention, emergency transportation,ourt accompaniment, interpretation and translation, financial empowerment, life skills developmentnd referrals for shelter, legal, and social services. DVRP utilizes an empowerment model of advocacy,nabling survivors to have the necessary information and resources to make their own life decisions.

ey Accomplishments in 2012:

Provided direct, individual case management services to 84 survivors of domestic violence andsexual assault in Washington DC (9.5%), Maryland (44%) and Virginia (46.5%)

Assisted 75 survivors through DVRPs hotline, providing peer support and emergency resourcesin Washington DC (18%), Maryland (37%) and Virginia (44%)

Primary ethnicities served: Japanese (15%), Chinese (15%), Indian (11%), Filipino (11%), Thai(8%) and Vietnamese (8%)

Survivors represented the following ethnicities: Bangladeshi, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Indonesian,Iranian, Iraqi, Japanese, Kazakhs, Korean, Kyrgyz, Mongolian, Nepali, Pakistani, Russian, SriLankan, Taiwanese, Tibetan, Thai, Vietnamese

Supported 90 children of survivors, providing access to education, food and a safe place to stay


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ANGEL: Taking BackControl of Her Life

Angel never expected herself to become a survivorof domestic violence. She was an educated andsuccessful woman. She met her husband 18 yearsago, who was in the U.S. military and had beenstationed in Asia. He visited her frequently in thePhilippines afterwards and they eventually gotmarried and moved to the U.S.

The first 10 years of our marriage were fine. Thenafter a conflict one evening, I almost left him. But ...I didnt.

The physical, emotional and psychological abusestarted after Angel discovered that her husbandhad been cheating on her. They tried counselingtogether but it only escalated the abuse. I calledthe police for help. My husband had a gun. Afterthat incident, Angel reached out to DVRP for help.DVRP helped her put together a safety plan, applyfor food stamps, provided her with a cell phone foremergencies and began a search for pro-bonofamily law attorneys in Virginia.

The hardest part for Angel was watching the effectsof domestic violence on her children. Her sonbecame angry and suicidal. So Angel worked hardto hold her family together, working jobs that paidvery little and making sure that she was providingemotional support for her kids.

Today, Angel is a strong and inspirational woman,who has found happiness out of dark situation.Today, I feel so blessed. Before, I only focused onmy family and my husband. Now, I have so many

friends, so many people who helped me along theway.

*The name of the survivor has been changed to protect her identity.


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AWARENESS & PREVENTION

Ending domestic violence and sexual assault requireseducation, commitment, training, and collaboration.

Domestic violence itself is not a widely spoken issue ands often considered a private family matter.

DVRP uses a diverse array of tools to further thisawareness including the arts, ethnic media ads, translatedbrochures, survivor stories, and working directly with A/PIcommunity organizations.

Key Accomplishments in 2012:

Over 2,000 community members were informedabout the dynamics of domestic violence in A/PI

communities through the distribution of informationalmaterials Organized visual events such as the Courage to

Survive Monologue Show and a film screening atMarymount University to raise awareness aboutviolence against women

Established partnerships with A/PI domestic violenceand sexual assault organizations in major U.S. cities

DVRP was founded to ensure that abused A/PI survivorsreaching out for assistance would have access to culturally andlinguistically appropriate services. To accomplish this objective,DVRP trains community leaders to recognize signs of domesticviolence and provides them with the appropriate tools to respondeffectively to the needs of survivors.

Key Accomplishments in 2012: 17 domestic violence and cultural competency trainings

were facilitated for A/PI community based organizationsand domestic violence service providers in Maryland,Virginia and Washington, DC

Trained 23 new Bilingual Advocates to work with survivorsof domestic violence

Collaborated on case management with legal and/ortransitional housing programs to ensure survivors receivedholistic services

Cruel World Dance at DVRPs Monologue Show

Photographed by Tamara Blair, May 2012

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM

TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

They still feel[perceived as]foreigners in the eyesof the public and theofficials of these

organizations. They arenot fluent, ashamed andafraid.!! - A/PI survivor of! domestic violence


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BOARD AND STA

ADVOCATES

Board of Directors!! ! ! ! ! StaffOfficers! ! ! ! ! ! ! Jessica Li, Interim Executive DirectorOlivia Nevitt, President! ! ! ! ! Amara Tek, Program CoordinatorChanda Guth, Vice President! ! ! ! Kadiatou Diallo, Program AssistantLakshmi Sridaran, SecretaryJosh Saliba, Treasurer

Board MembersIndira EdwardsMelissa HungKathy KwakShanya Purushothaman

Amy Van ArsdaleShiwali Patel

Melody ChSonia H

Yukari JonMiki

Ann KhJessica L

Uuganbayar MardHaruka NobukKopphorn Pers

Ma. Jesusa T. PineAmmar R

Jeffanie RantuTasnim Shahjah


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Operating Revenues FY 2012 FY 2011

Contributions $27,350 $13,250

Federal Grants $78,254 $34,570

State Grants $43,035 $88,637

Foundation Grants $14,000 $0

Total Operating Revenues $162,638 $136,457

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013

Operating Expenses FY 2012 FY 2011

Program Services

Advocates Program $123,981 $89,257

Community Outreach Program $22,993 $23,802

Training & TechnicalAssistance Program

$2,469 $5,950

Total Program Services $149,443 $119,009

Supporting Services

Fundraising $360 $177

Administrative Expenses $2,836 $5,116

Total Supporting Expenses $3,196 $5,293

Total Operating Expenses $152,639 $124,302

Our Supporters

Cherry Blossom Giving CirclePatel BrothersWhole Foods

Verizon Foundation


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There has not been a lot ofchange in my life, but

[DVRP] is helping me in

moving forward.

-Survivor


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P.O. Box 14268Washington, DC 20044

T: 202.464.4477 | E: [email protected]

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