named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bilingual Victim Advocate Program
Offers Spanish-speaking advocacy for survivors during court, police, and agency interactions, including emergency needs support and systems navigation
Client Care Clinician Program
Provides crisis counseling, risk assessment, and safety planning using a 3-session model; includes on-call coverage and coordination with legal and social service systems
Recovery Advocate Program
Supports survivors with substance use and justice-system involvement through court accompaniment, recovery incentives, toxicology monitoring, and case coordination
Survivor Group
Runs weekly peer support groups focused on empowerment, connection, and healing for survivors of trauma
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 4 activities
- Direct support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human traffickingProvides trauma-informed, client-led services including crisis response, counseling, legal advocacy, forensic nursing, housing assistance, and youth mentorship to over 2,500 individuals monthly on Long Island. Services are delivered through a 24-hour Hopeline and real-time coordination for court accompaniment, police interviews, and emergency resources.
- Emergency and stabilization services for trauma survivorsConducts clinical risk assessments and creates individualized safety and stabilization plans for survivors in crisis. Provides immediate support including emergency housing, food, clothing, safety supplies, transportation, and recovery incentives tied to clean toxicology results.
- Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) programProvides Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) services for survivors of sexual assault, including children, through hospital partnerships in Suffolk County.
- Survivor support groups and long-term recovery programsOperates weekly survivor support groups and maintains safe, welcoming spaces for individuals rebuilding their lives after abuse, focusing on resilience and community healing.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Community food pantry and nutritional support programOperates a community food pantry using a choice-based distribution model to provide consistent access to nutritious food for survivors of violence and abuse.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Family-centered community resilience programsImplements family-centered initiatives designed to build safer, more resilient communities through coordinated support services and trauma-informed programming.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Prevention, education, and trauma-informed outreachConducts education to prevent domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, with programming focused on the psychological and physiological impacts of trauma, brain-based healing, and early intervention strategies to stop violence before it starts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.59M
Contributions & grants$4.49M98%
Program service revenue$97K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$4.32M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.39M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.89M
Cash$752K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.83M
Net assets$1.06M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER HERNANDEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 29 | $180K |
| HEATHER PARROTT | DEVELOPMENT AND SAFE DIRECTOR | 34 | $148K |
| KATHRYN LEIGHTON | LEGAL & ADVOCACY DIRECTOR | 35 | $140K |
| JESSICA SOLOMON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 31 | $131K |
| JESSICA STONEBURNER | ATTORNEY | 34 | $112K |
board members · 7
- JAVON BARNWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JAY SILVERSTIEN — BOARD MEMBER
- JEANETTE LUKAS-ENGLERT — BOARD MEMBER THRU 3/2024
- KARA BOCHINNO — VICE PRESIDENT
- LOIS ROWMAN — PRESIDENT
- MARYBETH LICHTNEGER — TREASURER
- SHANNON HONCE — SECRETARY
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- DSS Government — Collaborates with DSS for advocacy and service coordination for survivors.
- ECLI-VIBES Government — Not-for-profit corporation formed under the laws of the State of New York and a public charity under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
- FBI Partner — Partners with ECLI-VIBES through the Suffolk County Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative to support survivors and prosecution efforts.
- Homeland Security Partner — Collaborates with ECLI-VIBES in the Suffolk County Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative to support survivors and combat trafficking.
- OVS Government — Assists survivors with OVS applications and advocacy.
- Suffolk County Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative Coalition — Participates in the Suffolk County Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative to support survivors and prevent trafficking.
- Suffolk County Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative Partner — Collaborates with SCATI as a core member of the Task Force to combat human trafficking in Suffolk County.
- Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office Government — Collaborated with Dari Schwartz-Bookamer, former chief of the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau, to establish the SAFE program.
- Suffolk County Police Department Partner — Collaborates with the Suffolk County Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative to support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.
- community food pantry Partner — Refers clients experiencing food insecurity to the community food pantry as part of integrated support services.
strategies · 6
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Attachment-Based Intervention for Trauma Cyclesmethodology: attachment_based_interventionBy applying knowledge of attachment and early life patterns, the organization helps individuals recognize and change harmful relationship cycles because understanding developmental roots of behavior enables lasting behavioral and emotional change.
- Client-Led Crisis Counseling Modelmethodology: crisis_counseling_modelBy employing a short-term, tailored crisis counseling model, the organization promotes stabilization because a flexible, needs-based approach allows survivors to define their own goals and pace, increasing relevance and effectiveness of support.
- Meeting Survivors Where They Aremethodology: meeting_survivors_where_they_areBy delivering services in the field—physically and emotionally—the organization increases accessibility and engagement because meeting survivors in familiar, safe environments reduces barriers to care and builds trust during critical moments.
- Primary Prevention Through Education and Early Interventionmethodology: primary_preventionBy conducting educational outreach and prevention programs, the organization reduces the incidence of domestic violence and trafficking because early intervention disrupts cycles of violence before they escalate.
- Survivor-Centered, Trauma-Informed Caremethodology: trauma_informed_careBy using trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and client-led approaches, the organization supports healing and stabilization because recognizing trauma's impact and centering survivor autonomy fosters safety, trust, and resilience necessary for recovery.
- Survivor-Led Program Designmethodology: survivor_led_advisoryBy engaging survivors in advisory roles, the organization ensures programs are relevant and empowering because lived experience informs service design, increasing trust, cultural responsiveness, and long-term impact.