The document summarizes SAFE, an organization that provides financial resources and training to help domestic violence survivors gain economic independence. It was founded by a survivor to address an unmet need. SAFE offers courses in skills like resume writing, interviewing, networking, and financial literacy. Services are provided on-site at domestic violence programs and can be individual or group. The document highlights SAFE's community partnerships, accomplishments, and need for new board members to help continue its mission.

2. SAFE Potential Board
Member Meet & Greet

3. WHAT IS DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE?
 Most people only consider the physical
abuse portion of domestic violence.
 However it is only 1 of 8 tactics used in
a system of power & control.

4. Source: Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
www.duluth-model.org

5. MISSION
STATEMENT
To equip survivors of domestic
violence with the appropriate
financial tools & resources needed
to become economically
independent from their abuser.

6. History of SAFE
Kalyn Risker
Founder & Executive Director
Survivor of Domestic Violence
Exposure to other Survivors as a
Human Resource Manager
Discovered the Need for SAFE

7. SAFE Methodology
 Mapping a financial independence action plan.
 Career planning to raise earning potential.
 Labor rights training to prevent workplace abuse
by employers.
 Shielding from abuser efforts to undermine
economic freedom.

8. COURSE
OFFERINGS
Power Resume Building
Interviewing Techniques
Effective Networking
Customer Relations Training
Financial Literacy
Labor Rights
Entrepreneurship

9. PROGRAM
DELIVERY

10. PROGRAM
DELIVERY
 Services will be offered on site through
other programs offering assistance to
victims of domestic violence.
 Instruction is available for individual clients
or in a seminar, workshop or group format.
 Community Awareness Initiatives

11. SAFE 2008 Cycle
Projects
3rd Annual Event With Over 750
Participants

12. SAFE’s 4thAnnual
Appreciation Event - 2010

13. Highlight of Awards
Received

14. Highlight of
Accomplishments

15. Collaboration and
Community Outreach
 Wayne County Council Against Family
Violence
 Transformation Detroit
 MCADSV Building the Safety Net (BSN)
 MCADSV WOC Task Force
 WOCN National Conference & Institute
Steering Committee
 LA VIDA
 NNEDV – Advisory Committee

16. SAFE Executive Board
Members
 Monthly Meeting for at least one year
 Sub-committees
 Personal Giving
 Fundraisers
 Board Policies and Procedures
 Receive Training
 Ambassadors

17. SAFE Needs Ambassadors
 Competent
 High Character
 Creative
 Team-players
 Committed

18. New Board Member
Implementation
Board Meeting •5th Annual Appreciation
SAFE’s Meet & Greet Event
Monthly board Meeting
Presentation to Prospective
Board Members
with new board members •Monthly Board Meeting
April May June July Aug
SAFE Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting
Review applications, vote
and selection process with
existing board members

19. Your Support is
Critical – Thank You
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