Empowering a Future Without Violence: Strategic Plan for Progress
Embrace a vision of a community free from domestic violence through enhanced services to meet growing needs. Stabilize foundational aspects, strengthen internal foundation, and shore up safety and resources to support survivors and staff. Join us in our mission for safety, healing, and respect in unprecedented times.
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Strategic Plan January 2023
Vision Vision Mission Statement Mission Statement To provide safety and healing with dignity and respect to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, giving them a voice and hope for a better future. We envision a community free from domestic violence and sexual assault, where we all live safely.
Unprecedented Times Call For Enhanced Services Unprecedented Times Call For Enhanced Services LSR currently unable to meet the growing needs of the community Calendar Year 2019 26 SANE victims 13-17yo 97 78 Shelter Clients 200 SANE Cases 628 TPO Apps Housing requests Calendar Year 2022 46 192 Housing requests 1479 TPO Apps 122 247 SANE victims 13-17 years old Shelter Clients SANE Cases 135% 135% increase increase 98% 98% increase increase 56% 56% increase increase 23% 23% increase increase 77% 77% increase increase
Stabilize to Meet Higher Demand Stabilize to Meet Higher Demand LSR investment needs in three areas Strategic Approach Strategic Approach Ensure foundational items and finances are stabilized to meet higher client demand Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Sexual Assault Internal Foundation Internal Foundation Ensure safety for all staff and clients with enhanced security and spaces Build new SANE Suite to meet demand and support overall mission Strengthen internal tools, personnel, and facilities to ensure organization can support additional growth
Shore Up Internal Foundation Shore Up Internal Foundation Strength our base Safety for Clients and Staff Add apartment onsite to house a police officer in collab with Cobb/Marietta PD Upgrade security and IT systems Build an enclosure to allow travel throughout entire facility without going outdoors Redesign parking lot layout for security 01 01 03 03 Staffing Bring salaries to market rates to drive retention Add more general staff Provide professional development Initiate an employee wellbeing program 02 02 04 04 Facilities Refresh staff spaces (paint, carpet, furniture) Purchase generator to support living areas, IT services, and SANE evidence room Enhance ADA accessibility Financial Reduce dependence on LOC by ensuring minimum of 6-months of operating capital in cash reserves Increase LOC to offer stability in times of govt shutdown or other unexpected events
Domestic Violence Programs Domestic Violence Programs Provide greater safety while expanding reach 01 01 03 03 Staffing Program Enhancement Enhance staffing plan to meet demand Provide additional training Add 8 additional single rooms to better serve sexual assault victims, singles, elders, males and LGBTQIA+ community Add several rooms for large families Enhance space for walk-in clients to receive assistance Add wellness resources to support future community needs Better Facilities for Existing Clients Enhance existing client rooms and living space Provide options for clients with pets Add additional offices for staff and spaces with natural light 02 02
Sexual Assault Programs Sexual Assault Programs Increase capacity to meet demand World-Class Facilities Build new SANE Suite to support additional demand Two exam rooms Climate-controlled, fire-proof evidence storage room Additional staff office space with additional storage spaces Soft interview room with interview-recording capabilities Law Enforcement and family waiting room Potential sleep space 01 01 02 02 Staffing Pay above market rates for SANE nurses to ensure top talent and lower turnover Add more staff to meet increased demand Provide additional training
Impacts When We Are Successful Impacts When We Are Successful Community needs LSR now more than ever 18 More Weeks 18 More Weeks 40% Additional 40% Additional Capacity in Capacity in SANE Suite SANE Suite Expanded Expanded Outreach & Outreach & Support Support Leveraging reserves would reduce turnaround time and increase housing assistance by 18 weeks 840 840 The addition of a second exam room adds 40% more capacity to meet growing community needs Shelter clients who wouldn t be turned away More support for more diverse clients 6 transitional housing client turnovers a year cost roughly $13K annually More Bed Nights = Reduced Hotel Stays More Bed Nights = Reduced Hotel Stays New facility would add 7300 additional bed nights $100,000 $100,000 Expanded capacity results in additional GBI-funded program fees, which financially sustains the LSR Sexual Assault program More available bed nights will reduce hotel expenses, which totaled $35K in 2022 38 victims 38 victims Who wouldn t have to wait for a SANE exam All data based on 2022 numbers not any forecasted increases
