Annual Report 2013 - The Julian Center

The Julian Center
2013 Annual Report
“Sometimes
the most
helpful things
you
can say
are
not said with
words.ˮ
Letter from President & CEO
Catherine O’Connor
Before I joined The Julian Center as President & CEO, I already
knew how valuable the Center’s shelter and services were to the
community. Once on board, I quickly learned that we owe our
success to our focused and compassionate staff, volunteers, and
partners who tirelessly work together to save lives.
As more Hoosiers speak out against domestic abuse and make
the decision to leave dangerous relationships, the need for The
Julian Center continues to grow. Consider this: In 2013, we served
12,822 people – an increase of more than 10,000 over the number
of people we served in 2003.
Even as the need for services grows, we continue to treat every person individually, building on the strength it takes to leave an abusive relationship and offering programs and
services that lead to an independent, safe life for former victims.
As you look back at our 2013 accomplishments, our staff and partners already are looking
ahead to identify better ways to provide critical services for underserved populations, educate more people in the community about recognizing the signs of domestic violence, and
offer the best programs to break the cycle of abuse.
Thank you for your commitment to The Julian Center. Together we can change lives,
Mission
Saving Lives! Changing Lives!
Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
Vision
To permanently end the generational
cycle of domestic violence for the
families we serve.
Board of Directors
Richard J. Cockrum, Capitol Assets, President
Maeghan Hurley, MKM Distribution, Vice-President
Phil Terry, Monarch Beverage Co. and EF Transit, Secretary
Kevin M. Sullivan, Katz Sapper & Miller,Treasurer
Lisa E. Harris, M.D., Eskenazi Health Services
Roger Harvey, Bose Public Affairs Group
Catherine O’Connor
President & CEO
Anne Hathaway, Hathaway Strategies
Eric Johnson, 40|86 Advisors, Inc.
If you or someone you know
needs help, call our Crisis Line at
317-920-9320.
If you are in immediate
danger, call 9-1-1.
Robin Ledyard, M.D., Community Hospital East
Curtis McManus, R. Ph., The OASIS Institute
Sara Manske Powell, Faegre Baker Daniels
Rabbi Sandy E. Sasso, Beth-El Zedeck
Heather Smulyan, Community Leader
Kristina Tridico, J.D., Ice Miller
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Handling the Crisis
Victims of abusive relationships are often isolated
from family and friends, controlled financially, and
psychologically or physically abused. The stress
and pain of the relationship can make victims
feel like there is nowhere to turn and no one who
can help, which makes the decision to leave a
frightening, and sometimes dangerous choice.
In these moments of crisis, many people call The
Julian Center 24-hour Crisis Line. Our trained
staff offers a calm voice of hope and safety. They
evaluate the need for emergency services, including
transportation, or even police intervention. From
this first call, we set the wheels in motion to help
abuse victims find safe shelter either at The Julian
Center or elsewhere. If they are not staying in
our emergency shelter, we also refer them to the
services they need to transform their lives.
One in four
women will experience
domestic violence in
her lifetime
In 2013, we received
5,905 Crisis Line
calls, and made more
than 10,000
service referrals
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Rooms of Hope
Domestic violence victims who come to The Julian
Center’s 146-bed emergency shelter often are
coping with a range of emotions; shock, shame,
mistrust, fear, relief.
In 2013, we provided
27,686 nights of
emergency housing
for nearly 1,000
victims and their
families.
Our emergency shelter offers a safe haven from the
feelings of hopelessness and doubt. Although in a
public space, by design, our building is secure, and
staff remains on watch around the clock to make
sure everyone is protected. Each resident has
access to a comfortable bed and warm meals. Our
We provided more
than 76,000
meals last year
setting is purposefully designed to create a calming
environment, where many of the basic needs are
taken care of, so victims can focus on developing
the skills and resources they need to rebuild their
self-esteem and regain their independence.
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Overcoming
Obstacles
The path to a safe, fulfilled life requires much more
than emergency shelter. That’s why The Julian
Center provides a range of transitional services for
victims of violence. Our 11-unit New Life Transitional
Housing program offers a safe haven where adults
and families can live for up to two years.
In addition to providing housing stability, we
also provide one-on-one case management and
counseling services through the Sara and Albert
Reuben Empowerment and Counseling Center to
help residents build relationship skills, protect their
rights, and access community assistance programs.
Individual, group, family, substance abuse and art
therapy also are available to help them overcome
the emotional barriers that may be preventing
them from self-sufficiency. Case management,
counseling, and educational programs also are
available to our clients who live in the community.
Last year, we
served 4,600
people through
non-residential
services.
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Gaining Confidence
And Control
Our client advocates work with residents and other
domestic violence victims to determine the level of
services they need – and want. We call it traumainformed care, which means, while The Julian
Center offers a variety of options, adult survivors
have the power and freedom to make informed
decisions about what is best for their own lives. In
addition to counseling services, our clients can take
advantage of legal assistance, economic education,
and an employment readiness program to gain
control over their lives, legally, financially, and
emotionally.
We provided legal counsel
for 546 separate
legal matters in 2013.
Victims of domestic violence shouldn’t have to
worry about the costs of replacing items they’ve left
Our food pantry
provided approximately
$22,000 worth of
food to needy adults
and families.
behind while they are busy rebuilding their lives.
That’s why The Julian Center provides free clothes,
supplies, and toys for our clients, both in the shelter
and out. We also have a food pantry for clients
leaving our shelter or housing programs, and other
victims in the community to make sure they don’t
go hungry.
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Through a
Child’s Eyes
Children are the silent victims of domestic violence.
Growing up in an abusive household is not only
stressful and scary, it also puts children at greater
risk of developing problems like substance abuse,
academic problems, and engaging in other at-risk
behaviors later in their lives. Even more alarming,
children who witness domestic violence have a
greater chance of being convicted of a crime.
These children are also more likely to grow up to
become victims or abusers – perpetuating the cycle
of domestic violence.
44% of those we
assist are children.
The Julian Center has developed special therapy
programs for these young victims, to help them
combat their feelings of powerlessness and
isolation, and strengthen their ability to build
52 children attended
healthy relationships. We also strive to provide a
the IPS on-site school in
2013, some for as little as
one day and others for
up to three weeks.
education center, and a fully-equipped playroom
sense of normalcy, with an on-site school and early
and gated outdoor playground where kids can just
be kids.
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A Better Future
Ahead
Because poverty creates barriers to fully escaping
the cycle of violence, The Julian Center partnered
with the national Circles® program to help survivors
of domestic abuse transition out of poverty with the
guidance of volunteer allies within their circle of
support and friendship.
The Circles program helped
150 people develop
resumes, and 26 survivors
attended a financial
empowerment workshop.
A different kind of support network is available
through 34 North, a long-term 71-unit housing
complex, developed by The Julian Center. 34 North
provides more than just a roof and a bed. Residents
also have full access to case management and
82% of our clients
live below the federal
poverty level.
a full-time advocate who works with survivors to
identify and eliminate barriers to self-sufficiency
and a life free of violence. This advocate also
provides referrals for Julian Center services as
well as those offered by other community partners.
While the housing is federally subsidized, residents
are responsible for rent payments; a great step
toward full self-sufficiency.
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Preventing the
Cycle of Abuse
To break the cycle of violence we have to do more
than just help those who already have suffered
the devastating effects of domestic abuse. That’s
why The Julian Center spends time out in the
community offering domestic violence education
to help others better understand and recognize
abuse.
For those most at risk, the Indianapolis Metropolitan
Police Department has implemented the Baker
One Project, which uses a list of indicator crimes
to identify and work with those deemed likely to
resort to domestic partner violence. A Julian Center
outreach advocate works with IMPD to provide
resources and services to victims identified through
Baker One.
Nearly 6,000 annual
domestic violence incident
reports were filed in 2013 in
IMPD service districts.
Last year, we reached
4,570 through
outreach education.
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A Community
That Cares
The Julian Center would not be able to provide this
array of programs and services without the support
of our wonderful donors, sponsors, and volunteers.
It is your financial support and compassion that
allow us to continue to serve the community.
It takes more than financial donations to keep The
Julian Center running effectively. Whether they
are donating time in the food pantry and Thrifty
Threads or providing tutoring and mentoring skills,
our volunteers are personally invested in the
success of former victims.
Our two fundraising events –
the Starlight Ball and
Julian Jam – netted more than
$156,000 for programs
and services in 2013.
Volunteers donated
7,155 hours of time in
2013, the equivalent of
$140,953 worth of
staff time!
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Last year, The Julian Center worked diligently to
manage our resources and minimize expenses
without sacrificing the highest level of service
2013 Revenue
n Public Contributions
n Grants
nUnited Way
nSpecial Events
nFees
nThrifty Threads
nIn-kind Donations
nOther Income
possible to those who turn to us for help.
$1,100,572
$1,293,871
$ 361,110
$ 188,608
$ 152,623
$ 557,736
$ 114,000
$ 214,476
Total$3,982,996
While domestic abuse victims receive
special vouchers to shop at Thrifty
Threads, our thrift store is open to
the public as well. The proceeds from
items sold through the retail shop
underwrite programs and services
at The Julian Center. Last year, sales
from Thrifty Threads raised more
than
2013 Expenses
nCounseling
n Emergency Shelter
nNon-resident Services
nTransitional Housing
nThrifty Threads
nAdministration
nDevelopment
$420,525
$1,273,661
$ 922,969
$ 464,528
$ 393,845
$ 427,980
$ 339,816
Total$4,243,324
*Audited financial statements are available for review on our website.
$500,000!
The Julian Center relies on the support of the
United Way of Central Indiana; a private gift from
The Estates of Sara I. and Albert G. Rueben;
funding from the Avon Foundation, Interactive
Intelligence Foundation, and Verizon Foundation;
corporate sponsorship of Allegion, Barnes and
Thornburg, BMWC Constructors, DEEM, and The
Kroger Company; and the generosity of many
other individual and corporate donors, patrons, and
volunteers. While too numerous to include in this
report, we thank everyone for their generosity.
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While there are no simple solutions
to ending the cycle of violence in
our community, we must continue
to reach out to those in need and
replace the fear and shame of
domestic violence with a network of
support, compassion and hope.
Visit JulianCenter.org
or contact Catherine O’Connor at
[email protected]
or (317) 941-2200 to learn
more about how you can save
and change lives.
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2011 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 941-2200
Crisis Line: (317) 920-9320
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
www.juliancenter.org
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