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Virginia Beach Justice Initiative

Virginia Beach Justice Initiative

Hampton, VA
Tax ID45-5223463

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About this organization

Revenue

$268,509

Expenses

$244,128

Website

vbji.org

Mission

WE ARE A FAITH-BASED NONPROFIT. OUR PURPOSE IS TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN HAMPTON ROADS THROUGH AWARENESS, PREVENTION INITIATIVES, AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS. WE HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF INTRODUCING TRAFFICKING VICTIMS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A NEW BEGINNING THROUGH ADVOCACY AND OUR INNOVATIVE JAIL PROGRAM.

About

VICTIM ADVOCACY & CASE MANAGEMENT- VBJI PROVIDES VICTIM ADVOCACY AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS THAT REQUEST OUR SERVICES. WE ARE PRESENTLY WORKING WITH 80+ SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WHO COME TO US THROUGH COMMUNITY REFERRALS AND/OR OUR JAIL OUTREACH AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS WHICH WERE HELD IN TWO REGIONAL JAILS AND ONE CITY JAIL WITHIN HAMPTON ROADS THAT HOUSE MAJOR FEMALE POPULATIONS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, IT INVOLVED TRAINING AND VETTING VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES WHO WORK WITH AND MENTOR VICTIMS TOWARDS A HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL LIFE. AS PART OF OUR ADVOCACY, WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE APPROXIMATELY 35 VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES, AND RECENTLY CONDUCTED TWO TRAINING CLASSES OUT OF WHICH 14 ARE PURSUING VOLUNTEER VICTIM ADVOCACY WITH OUR ORGANIZATION. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY - IN ADDITION, WE WORK WITH OTHER SIMILAR MINDED ORGANIZATIONS TO PUT FORTH LEGISLATION THAT WILL IMPROVE THE OUTCOME FOR VICTIMS, AND HOLD OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH RJI TO ADVOCATE FOR 25 PIECES OF ANTI-TRAFFICKING LEGISLATION SINCE 2011.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “We are a faith-based nonprofit. our purpose is to end human trafficking in hampton roads through awareness, prevention initiatives, and intervention strategies that meet the needs of trafficking survivors. we have the privilege of introducing trafficking victims to the possibility of a new beginning through advocacy and our innovative jail program.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “We are a faith-based nonprofit. our purpose is to end human trafficking in hampton roads through awareness, prevention initiatives, and intervention strategies that meet the needs of trafficking survivors. we have the privilege of introducing trafficking victims to the possibility of a new beginning through advocacy and our innovative jail program.”.

  • As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is VA.
  • The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as PO BOX 3018, CHESAPEAKE, VA, 23327 in the filing.
  • As per the non-profit's form, they have 6 employees as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $24,381.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
  • The organization has 3 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2012.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $137,595 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $20,262 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has fundraising events.

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