2013-11-05T13:52:23-06:00 2013-03-31 ESTERBROOKS SCOTT SIGNORELLI ETAL LTD 302 W SUPERIOR ST STE200 DULUTH MN 55802 990 2012-04-01 411891724 PRAXIS INTERNATIONAL PRAX 2185250487 206 WEST FOURTH STREET ROOM/SUITE 207 DULUTH MN 55804 NOUSHIN SHAFIEE 2185250487 2013-10-28 true MICHAEL A PEDERSON 2187276846 2013-10-28 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z NOUSHIN SHAFIEE 206 WEST FOURTH STREET DULUTH MN 55804 2143722 false X PRAXISINTERNATIONAL.ORG X 1996 MN PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE IN THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. 4 4 20 0 1610455 2013442 70407 117593 12626 -730 25743 8153 1719231 2138458 0 0 947019 915120 0 0 813561 1152124 1760580 2067244 -41349 71214 144073 262025 120412 167150 23661 94875 X PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE IN THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. false false 1811052 125746 PRAXIS HAS EARNED A NATIONAL REPUTATION FOR INNOVATIVE AND VICTIM-FOCUSED APPROACHES TO WORKING WITH LEGAL AND HUMAN SERVICE INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE DETERRENTS TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. SINCE 1998 WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED COMPREHENSIVE AND TARGETED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS FOR THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FOR THEIR GRANTEES IN VARIOUS GRANT PROGRAMS (RURAL, SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE, AND GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST). WE MANAGED AN OVW DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE FROM 2002-2007 AND CURRENTLY MANAGE AN OVW BLUEPRINT FOR SAFETY DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE AND CURRENTLY PARTNER WITH OVW TO IMPLEMENT THE ADVOCACY LEARNING CENTER, A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING COURSE FOR ADVOCACY PROGRAMS ACROSS THE NATION. SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE O. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF OUR WORK IS TO UNCOVER AND REFORM INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. IN 14 YEARS WE HAVE HAD ONGOING AND REGULAR CONTACT WITH HUNDREDS OF GRANTEES ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM EFFORTS, CONDUCTED MORE THAN 90 CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM TRAININGS, CONDUCTED 75 SAFETY AUDITS IN COMMUNITIES AND PRODUCED NUMEROUS TRAINING AND TA RESOURCES INCLUDING ONLINE TRAINING COURSES, PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, ORGANIZING MANUALS AND TRAINING GUIDES. OUR CURRENT PROJECTS INCLUDE: ADVOCACY LEARNING CENTER - A COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE, HIGH-QUALITY INDIVIDUAL, INSTITUTIONAL, AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF WOMEN AND SURVIVORS OF ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. BLUEPRINT FOR SAFETY DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE - DOCUMENTING THE ADAPTATION OF ST. PAUL'S SUCCESSFUL BLUEPRINT FOR SAFETY MODEL IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS/COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT - SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES TO CONDUCT COMMUNITY ASSESSMENTS, BEST-PRACTICE ASSESSMENTS AND SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AUDITS OF THEIR LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CHILD WELFARE OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSE TO BATTERING. 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PRAXIS HAS ANALYZED TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND ALL STATE JURISDICTIONS WHERE IT OPERATES AND AS OF MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012, PRAXIS HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PRAXIS IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES GENERALLY FOR TAX YEARS BEFORE 2010. FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF OUR WORK IS TO UNCOVER AND REFORM INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. IN 14 YEARS WE HAVE HAD ONGOING AND REGULAR CONTACT WITH HUNDREDS OF GRANTEES ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM EFFORTS, CONDUCTED MORE THAN 90 CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM TRAININGS, CONDUCTED 75 SAFETY AUDITS IN COMMUNITIES AND PRODUCED NUMEROUS TRAINING AND TA RESOURCES INCLUDING ONLINE TRAINING COURSES, PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, ORGANIZING MANUALS AND TRAINING GUIDES. OUR CURRENT PROJECTS INCLUDE: ADVOCACY LEARNING CENTER - A COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE, HIGH-QUALITY INDIVIDUAL, INSTITUTIONAL, AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF WOMEN AND SURVIVORS OF ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. BLUEPRINT FOR SAFETY DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE - DOCUMENTING THE ADAPTATION OF ST. PAUL'S SUCCESSFUL BLUEPRINT FOR SAFETY MODEL IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS/COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT - SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES TO CONDUCT COMMUNITY ASSESSMENTS, BEST-PRACTICE ASSESSMENTS AND SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AUDITS OF THEIR LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CHILD WELFARE OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSE TO BATTERING. RURAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN - DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL RURAL MULTI-AGENCY COLLABORATIONS TO CONFRONT SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING. ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C INDIVIDUALS WITH POSSIBLE CONFLICTS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT WITH THE BOARD AND WITHDRAW FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THE MATTER. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPARABLE DATA GATHERED AND CONSIDERED IN THE COMPENSATION SETTING PROCESS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION LEVELS. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 AVAILABLE UPON AT THE ORGANIZATION'S DULUTH, MN OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROGRAM CONSULTANTS & TRAINER 489,362 0 0