BETWEEN FRIENDS
PO Box 608548, Chicago, IL 60660 www.betweenfriendschicsgo.org

Total Revenue
$1,439,079
Total Expenses
$1,711,694
Net Assets
$1,223,456

Organizations Filed Purposes: Dedicated to breaking the cycle of violence and building a community free of abuse.

Counseling and advocacy consists of the following services: Crisis Line: 24 hour access toll-free domestic violence hotline (1-800-603-HELP) is a primary point of access for individuals seeking help. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND EMPLOYEES PROVIDE CALLERS WITH SAFETY PLANNING, CONNECTIONS TO BETWEEN FRIENDS' SERVICES AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES: A CLINICAL TEAM OF MASTERS-LEVEL COUNSELORS PROVIDES EVIDENCED-BASED COUNSELING AND TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT SERVICES, CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY (CPP), ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT IN PROSOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND CHILDCARE

YOUTH EDUCATION: REALATIONSHIP EDUCATION A CHOICE FOR HOPE (REACH) PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS AND THE ADULTS IN THEIR LIVES (TEACHER, CAREGIVERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS) TO PROMOTE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND THE ERADICATION OF ABUSIVE ONES. THE EVIDENCE-INFORMED APPROACH INCLUDES TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATIONAL AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND DISCUSSIONS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, YOUTH PEER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION: STAFF MEMBERS CONDUCT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PRESENTATIONS AND TRAININGS INCLUDING THE 40 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED TO BECOME AN ILLINOIS CERTIFIED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROFESSIONAL, WITH AREA HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICIALS, EDUCATORS, CLERGY, BUSINES SPEOPLE, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THIS TRAINING INCLUDES THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Shailushi RitchieExecutive Director40$61,038
Erin RyanDirector2$0
Norman JonesDirector2$0
Arthur BeredjickDirector2$0
Daniel HernandezVice President4$0
Mayumi GrisgbyDirector2$0
Kristina Regal AlkassDirector2$0
Cathy CarmodySecretary4$0
James JavorcicTreasurer4$0
Anne Caskey FarmerDirector2$0
Michelle CohenPresident4$0

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