named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Domestic Violence Support
Provides case management, short-term therapy, support groups, DV 101 education, and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence.
Sexual Assault Intervention Advocate Program (SAIP)
Trained volunteer advocates provide 24-hour response and support to survivors at NYCHH Woodhull Hospital after sexual assault.
Sexual Assault Support
Offers case management, short-term therapy, support groups, DV 101 education, assistance with reporting, and referrals for SAFE exams to survivors of sexual assault.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 3 activities
- 24-hour crisis response and hospital-based advocacyOperates a 24-hour response line staffed by trained volunteer advocates who provide immediate support to survivors of sexual violence. Also deploys volunteer advocates to NYCHH Woodhull Hospital to offer on-site crisis intervention, support during Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFE), and guidance through medical and legal reporting processes.
- Direct support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violenceProvides free, confidential, and trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through one-on-one case management, safety planning, emotional support, and navigation of resources. Services are offered in English and Spanish, with no requirement for insurance or identification, and are accessible via in-person, phone, and virtual modalities.
- Support groups and healing-centered community programmingFacilitates confidential support groups for survivors of domestic and sexual violence to reduce isolation, share experiences, and promote healing. Also organizes healing-centered events, fundraisers, and special programming to strengthen community connections and support long-term recovery.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 2 activities
- Capacity building for volunteer advocatesTrains and supports volunteer advocates through a 40-hour NYS Rape Crisis Advocate Training program and ongoing service requirements, including monthly shifts and a 12-month commitment, to ensure qualified, consistent support for survivors.
- Community education and outreach on gender-based violenceConducts educational sessions and community outreach activities to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence, including topics such as power, control, consent, and recovery. Outreach includes tabling at community events, distributing informational materials, and delivering presentations to diverse audiences in Brooklyn.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$791K
Contributions & grants$791K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$783K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$516K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$858K
Cash$263K
Investments$0
Liabilities$183K
Net assets$674K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEANA PARDO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $150K |
board members · 7
- ALISON CORDERO — DIRECTOR
- DANA CHRISTENSEN — SECRETARY
- JANET BARNES BROWN — CO-CHAIR
- JUAN RAMOS — DIRECTOR
- LUIS MATOS — CO-CHAIR
- ROBIN SIROTA BASSIN — TREASURER
- ROBYN FISHER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Latinx and Black survivors Coalition — Founded by Latinx and Black survivors, who continue to inform the organization's mission and survivor-led structure.
- NYCHH Woodhull Hospital Partner — Hosts the organization's Sexual Assault Intervention Advocates who provide support to survivors at the hospital.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline Partner — Refers individuals to the National Domestic Violence Hotline for immediate support and crisis intervention.
- Woodhull Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Woodhull Hospital for advocate response and conducts medical, drug, and background checks through the hospital
strategies · 4
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.
- Community-Based Systems Changemethodology: community-based_violence_preventionBy building grassroots partnerships and engaging in advocacy, we disrupt cycles of family violence, because addressing systemic drivers like racism and oppression creates structural change that complements individual support.
- Hybrid Accessibility Modelmethodology: hybrid_service_modelBy offering in-person, phone, and virtual services without requiring ID or insurance, we increase engagement and reduce barriers to care, because meeting survivors where they are—geographically, technologically, and bureaucratically—expands reach to marginalized and high-risk populations.
- Survivor-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: survivor-centered_careBy centering survivors' lived expertise and self-defined goals, we produce empowerment and sustained engagement, because treating survivors as experts of their own lives increases autonomy, safety, and healing outcomes.
- Trauma-Informed, Intersectional Advocacymethodology: trauma-informed_careBy applying trauma-informed and intersectional feminist frameworks, we produce more effective system navigation and resource access, because recognizing the compounded impacts of trauma, racism, and oppression allows for culturally responsive and psychologically safe support.