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Standing Together Against Rape Inc - S T A R

Sexual Trauma Prevention & Response

aka STAR, Inc.   |   Anchorage, AK   |  https://www.starlaska.com

Mission

STAR's mission is to prevent sexual trauma and provide comprehensive, collaborative crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to victims/survivors, their families, and our communities.

Ruling year info

1979

Executive Director

Keeley Olson

Main address

1057 W Fireweed Ln Ste 230

Anchorage, AK 99503 USA

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EIN

92-0071466

NTEE code info

Rape Victim Services (F42)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Since 1978, STAR has been responding to the needs of survivors of sexual assault, while integrating prevention and education programs with a goal of reducing harm to all Alaskans.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Prevention & Education

We have a number of age-appropriate presentations (preschool-12th) available to be given at your child’s school. Presentations provide personal safety and sexual violence information as well as resources and skill building. STAR is very careful with the material brought into schools, utilizing information geared to the child’s age and development. All curricula are reviewed and approved by the Anchorage School District.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adolescents

24/7 Free & Confidential Crisis Line
Crisis Intervention & Response
Advocacy - Medical & Court Accompaniment
Information & Referrals
Counseling
Ongoing Support

Population(s) Served
Victims of crime and abuse

Where we work

Awards

Above and Beyond Nonprofit Gold Pan Award 2022

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of crisis hotline calls answered

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Direct Services

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

The Crisis Line is the heart of our organization's services and often serves as the first point of contact for sexual assault survivors.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

All Alaskans live free of sexual trauma

Standing Together Against Rape (STAR) is an organization dedicated to ending sexual violence in the state of Alaska. To achieve this, STAR’s strategies include the following:

Education and Awareness:
STAR provides educational presentations for youth and adults in Alaska about sexual violence, its impact, and ways to prevent it. This is delivered in Anchorage School District classrooms, adult education in workplaces and community groups, and by participating in health and safety events.

Advocacy:
STAR advocates for policies and laws that help prevent sexual violence, protect survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable.

Support for Survivors:
STAR provides comprehensive support for survivors of sexual violence. This includes a 24-7 free and confidential crisis line, immediate crisis response, medical exam and court accompaniment, trauma therapy, legal advocacy, referrals and other long-term support services.

Community Engagement:
STAR collaborates with local organizations to build a network of support for survivors and promote prevention of sexual violence. This includes organizing events and campaigns, and partnering with local businesses and organizations to advance awareness and prevention.

With the dedication and determination of our staff, volunteers and community supporters, we continue working toward a safer Alaska by providing education and awareness about sexual assault through school-based programs, community outreach, and professional training.

STAR also offers a 24-hour crisis hotline and advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault. Additionally, STAR provides medical advocacy for survivors undergoing forensic exams and legal advocacy to assist them in navigating the criminal justice system.

Another capability of STAR is its collaboration with law enforcement agencies, medical professionals, and other service providers to ensure a coordinated response to sexual assault in Alaska. STAR also engages in policy advocacy and legislative efforts to improve the response to sexual assault and to hold perpetrators accountable.

Overall, STAR's capabilities are focused on providing comprehensive support to survivors of sexual assault, preventing sexual assault through education and awareness, and advocating for systemic change to end sexual violence in Alaska.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Standing Together Against Rape Inc - S T A R

Board of directors
as of 05/15/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Barry Wilson

Alaska State Troopers (Retired)

Term: 2022 - 2024

Paula Reiswig

Municipality of Anchorage

Audrey Lance

Thomas, Head & Greisen

Leah Levingston

APCM Wealth Management

Catherine Bradshaw

Cadence Consulting

Mariajose Echeverria-Stewart

Yuit Communications

Jodi Harskamp

Alaska Airlines

Scott Kendall

Cashion, Gilmore & Lindemuth

Molly Masters

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George Vakalis

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Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 5/15/2024

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Decline to state
Disability status
Decline to state

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 08/16/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.