Sexual Assault Support Services
Sexual Assault Support Services
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About this organization
Mission
To provide services to survivors of past and present sexual violence, and to change societal conditions that allow oppression, especially sexual violence, to exist.
About
SASS provides a comprehensive range of services for survivors of past and recent sexual assault, their family members, and significant others. SASS services include a 24-hour crisis and support line; 24-hour emergency legal and medical advocacy; a drop-in advocacy center; criminal and civil legal advocacy, including access to legal advice; survivor support groups; counseling; trafficking intervention; and outreach and community education. As one of only two stand-alone sexual assault specific agencies in the state of Oregon, SASS fills an essential role. As a result of working specifically with survivors of sexual violence, our staff have in-depth expertise and understanding of the unique issues they face, particularly those who have experienced sexual violence outside of an intimate partner relationship. While our service area is primarily Lane County, we are frequently contacted by survivors from throughout the state and in other regions of the country who may feel that the services in their local community are not appropriate for them.In 2018, SASS had 2,187 contacts with survivors, or family and friends of survivors. Of those people served, 740 were brand new to SASS services, of which 80% were women, 12% men, 3% transgender, and 5% did not disclose. During the same period, SASS responded to 1,428 calls to our 24/7 crisis and support line, held 146 survivor support groups, provided emergency medical advocacy/accompaniment 117 times (i.e. hospital call-outs) and accompanied survivors to civil court proceedings 32 times and criminal justice proceedings 17 times. SASS operates from an empowerment-based, survivor-centered philosophy; we believe every survivor has the right and ability to make their own choices and decisions and that those decisions define our role and level of involvement. As SASS advocates, our role is to provide information and referrals, as appropriate and as requested by the survivor, nonjudgmental support and options, and to respect and advocate for the survivors choices, rights, and goals. SASS believes that oppression is inextricably linked to sexual violence and creates a culture in which sexual violence is minimized, dismissed, normalized and glamorized. To that end, SASS staff actively engage community partners and fellow responders to improve the system response to sexual violence through increased project partnerships, collaborations, and agency cross training. Additionally, staff participate in a wide array of community events throughout the year to increase community awareness about the issue of sexual violence and SASS services. SASS takes an active leadership role at both the state and local levels. At the state level, SASS is actively involved and regularly participates in statewide legislative advocacy efforts and is active on various legislative workgroups which focus on survivor issues. At the local level, SASS is part of the newly formed sex-trafficking task force, or MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) which includes police, FBI, sexual assault advocates, youth advocates, and other community partners. A part of this task force is the CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children) where we partner through a VOCA-Funding Initiatives grant with Kids FIRST. SASS continued to partner with Oregon Law Center to provide legal assistance to survivors; and Womenspace to provide rural outreach services and transitional housing emergency assistance in two OVW grants.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “To provide services to survivors of past and present sexual violence, and to change societal conditions that allow oppression, especially sexual violence, to exist.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “To provide services to survivors of past and present sexual violence, and to change societal conditions that allow oppression, especially sexual violence, to exist.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is OR.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 591 W 19th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97401.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 30 employees reported on their form.
- 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$8,366.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1991.
- 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 pays $534,941 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.