2019-11-14T09:51:56-08:00 2018-12-31 743216978 NAWROCKI SMITH LLP 290 BROADHOLLOW RD STE 115E MELVILLE NY 117474822 990 2018-01-01 112470902 LI Against Domestic Violence Inc LIAG 6316667181 320 Carleton Ave Suite 8000 Central Islip NY 11722 Colleen Merlo Executive Dir. 2019-11-14 true Michael E Nawrocki P00165703 6317569500 2018 2020-03-31 21:24:44Z Colleen Merlo 2095075 false false X WWW.LIADV.ORG X 1976 NY L.I. Against Domestic Violence is committed to the empowerment of victims and survivors of domestic violence through supportive services including hotline, counseling, vocational training, emergency shelter, prevention and education resources, and legal advocacy. 8 8 48 20 0 1298848 1486086 600068 549766 1586 2487 59847 47883 1960349 2086222 0 0 1528756 1518489 0 48212 495038 501312 2023794 2019801 -63445 66421 1106505 1219918 141600 188592 964905 1031326 X L.I. Against Domestic Violence is committed to the empowerment of victims and survivors of domestic violence through supportive services including hotline, counseling, vocational training, emergency shelter, prevention and education resources, and legal advocacy. false false 735847 Our Precinct Advocacy Program places an advocate in all seven Suffolk County Police Department Precincts and makes vital victim services available immediately following a violent incident. This is a critical time when interventions make a huge difference in ensuring the safety of the victim and any children and securing legal protections. Our Court Advocates are available to accompany victims in Family, District and Supreme Court. They provide support and direct assistance in obtaining orders of protection. Advocates working in the Court and the Precincts educate victims about the dynamics of an abusive relationship, explain what to expect if a police report is filed, go over the options available under the law, including orders of protection, assist in safety assessment and development of a safety plan and link clients with shelter services as well as other community resources. 518460 The Safe Harbor Shelter provides a safe haven exclusively for victims and their children who are fleeing their homes to escape domestic violence and have limited or no other safe option. Safety is the shelter's first priority. As soon as an individual or family enters, our staff work to secure their emotional and physical safety and provide comprehensive support services with the goal of permanent housing and healing. Services provided at Safe Harbor Shelter include: individual and group counseling for adults and children, legal advocacy if the resident wishes to petition the courts for an Order of Protection or child custody, help with requesting financial assistance from the Department of Social Services, housing advocacy, parenting skills workshops, and linkage to many other resources to meet the families or individuals needs. 212064 Survivors of abusive relationships can benefit from the support of trained counselors to identify and deal with their emotions and gain healthy coping tools. Our licensed staff provide counseling in a supportive environment to improve the safety and emotional well-being of victims and their children. Our staff works with clients to reduce the traumatic impact of past events, and to reduce exposure to violence for children. Our Counseling Program offers individuals and group counseling modalities for adults and children affected by domestic violence. 358407 1824778 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 48 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false NY X Karen Malvone 6316667181 320 Carleton Ave Suite 8000 Central Islip NY 11722 X Nancy Mion Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christina Obremski Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gayle Rosenblum Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Schoenberg Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Fishon President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Barbara L Nieroda Esq Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Paniccioli Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michelle Safarian Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Colleen Merlo Executive Director 5.00 0.00 X 115703 0 3394 115703 3394 1 false false false 0 1245616 240470 1486086 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 549766 549766 549766 2487 2487 0 0 0 0 56736 8853 47883 0 0 0 2086222 552253 0 0 0 0 115703 104133 8099 3471 0 1100010 990009 77001 33000 0 302776 272498 21194 9084 0 0 53635 48271 5364 13000 11700 1300 0 0 0 0 3323 2991 233 99 52935 48051 3418 1466 0 0 258402 232560 25842 15567 14010 1557 0 0 0 0 23500 23500 33550 33550 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 33655 30290 2355 1010 FOOD 5570 5570 Shelter Transportation 2734 2461 191 82 Client services 2571 2314 257 2870 2870 2019801 1824778 146811 48212 1892 56083 314309 510952 0 652279 539034 0 0 0 0 676 0 651438 568998 105940 82440 0 0 0 0 31409 31409 1106505 1219918 101475 101808 40125 86784 141600 188592 X 929475 962117 35430 69209 964905 1031326 1106505 1219918 66421 X false true X true false X 953430 1125582 1352717 1298848 1486086 6216663 0 0 953430 1125582 1352717 1298848 1486086 6216663 0 6216663 3657 2315 1728 1586 2487 11773 0 0 6228436 0.99810 0.99780 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 25400 25400 396957 352991 43966 177689 165758 11931 51392 50249 1143 82440 X 2095075 8853 8853 2086222 2086222 2028654 8853 8853 2019801 2019801 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Periods ending December 31, 2015 and subsequent remain subject to examination by the applicable taxing authorities. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Fundraising Expenses $8853 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Fundraising Expense $8853 false DINNER 44480 44480 6818 PET PARADE 12256 12256 2035 56736 56736 8853 8853 47883 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Gaining economic independence from an abuser can mean the difference between staying in or leaving a violent relationship. LIADV helps survivors of domestic violence gain the skills necessary to develop a strategy for becoming financially self-sufficient. Through the Vocational Advocacy Program, we provide services to help victims enhance their work skills to enter or re-enter the job market. VAP assists clients to identify their employment goals and achieve long-term employment. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Abusers often employ tactics to isolate victims from financial knowledge such as preventing their partner from working or accessing a bank, credit card or transportation. Our Financial Literacy Program is designed to provide targeted tools and skills to remove financial barriers and plan for a safe and economically stable future. We provide resources and skills through one-on-one planning and workshops covering topics such as basic budgeting, developing economic goals, banking and financial management. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process UPON COMPLETION OF THE 990, COPIES ARE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AT A MEETING TO REVIEW BEFORE BEING SIGNED AND SUBMITTED IN TO THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE BOARD CONDUCTS A BIANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR AND THE BOARD THEN DETERMINES SALARY INCREASE BASED ON AVAILABLE FUNDS AND PERFORMANCE. PROGRAM DIRECTOR SALARIES ARE ALSO BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS during the year. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INCORPORATES THE PROPOSED SALARIES WITHIN THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND THE BOARD VOTES TO APPROVE ALL SALARIES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE, AND ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MAINTAINED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S central islip OFFICE WHICH CAN BE REQUESTED BY THE PUBLIC FOR REVIEW.