Basic Organization Information
MY SISTERS INC.
- Physical Address:
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Winfield, IL
60190
- EIN:
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27-3204036
- Web URL:
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www.sistersinc.org
- Blog URL:
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mysistersinc.blogspo...
- NTEE Category:
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I Crime, Legal Related
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I40 Rehabilitation Services for Offenders
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I Crime, Legal Related
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I70 Protection Against and Prevention of Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation
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T Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking
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T40 Voluntarism Promotion
- Year Founded:
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2010
- Ruling Year:
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2010
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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Private donations - $5,010
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Mission Statement
My Sisters, Inc. exists to serve incarcerated survivors through education, recovery and support by training and equipping volunteers to serve as abuse awareness facilitators in correctional settings.
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Impact Statement
Our major accomplishments during the past year include:
- On-going Board of Directors development
- Implementation of program in a maximum security prison
- Recruitment and initial training of volunteer facilitators
- Fund-raising and grant-writing
Revenue and Expenses
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Financial Statements
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Chief Executive
Brenda Ratcliff
Term:
Since
July
2010
Chief Executive Profile:
- MA in Counseling from Wheaton College
- CDVP in Illinois (Certified Domestic Violence Professional)
- Anger Management Specialist (National Anger Management Association)
- Formerly worked with the Institute for Prison Ministries, an international training and networking organization for ministries working within correctional settings
- Experience as a volunteer facilitator in correctional settings
- Published curriculum writer and developer
CEO/Executive Director Statement:
My Sisters offers a unique and cost-effective solution to the growing need for services to incarcerated women that addresses their extensive victimization history. One recent study concluded that up to 99% of the women incarcerated are victims of family violence; their victimization histories contribute to drug addiction and crime. By linking arms with volunteers, we have the opportunity to offer services that will change lives and families. With the current economic outlook, there are fewer tax-payer dollars available for services to incarcerated women so empowering and equipping volunteers for such service is cost-effective and viable.
Officers for Fiscal Year
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Program:
Abuse awareness curriculum
- Budget:
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$20,000
- Category:
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Crime & Legal
- Population Served:
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Female Adults
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Crime/Abuse Victims
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Offenders/Ex-offenders
Program Description:
Our abuse awareness curriculum is specifically designed for survivors of family violence who are incarcerated. We feel it is necessary to have a curriculum geared to the specific needs of incarcerated survivors because of the re-traumatization that is frequently experienced through incarceration. The curriculum has been field-tested and continuing to demonstrate effectiveness with incarcerated women.
Program Long-Term Success:
Due to the nature of family violence and its pervasive impact on survivors, it is difficult to access the long-term success of any intervention or program. Statistically we know that women usually leave violent relationships at least 7 times before they leave for the final time. Gauging the success of our program will require longitudinal studies to look at recidivism, relapse in substance abuse, and whether the participant continues to experience new victimizing relationships.
Program Short-Term Success:
The initial field test demonstrated effectiveness in relieving some of the stress and distress of the women participating in the study. A self-efficacy scale was used at the beginning of the program and at the end and continues to demonstrate a greater level of personal empowerment as a result of participation in the program. Coping mechanisms and resilience also appear to have increased as a result of participation in our program.
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Funding Needs
Our need for substantial funding is critical at this juncture. We have existed to this point because of personal funding by our CEO but need to develop a wider donor base if we are to be effective in meeting our mission statement.
Volunteer Needs
The success of our mission depends on volunteers who will give of their personal time for training and to serve as facilitators in an area correctional facility.
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