Programs and results
What we aim to solve
HopeWorks is seeking to respond to the violence and inequities present within our community in Howard County, Maryland. Domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking all significantly impact our community. HopeWorks must respond not only to the needs of victims of violence but to the conditions and realities which generate such violence.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Confidential Emergency Shelter
HopeWorks provides emergency shelter and longer term housing for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence who must leave their homes due to the violence they have experienced.
Counseling for Adults and Children
HopeWorks provides trauma focused therapy for adult and child survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence.
Legal Advocacy and Representation
HopeWorks provides legal consultations, representation and brief information and referral services to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence.
24/7 Helpline
HopeWorks provides a 24 hour helpline for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence.
Hospital Accompaniment Program
In partnership with Howard County General Hospital, HopeWorks will send a specially trained advocate to meet a survivor of sexual or intimate partner violence at the hospital 24/7 to provide emotional support as well as resource/referral/coordination services.
Outreach and Community Education
Using a community organizing approach, the Community Engagement Department (CED) addresses the root causes of sexual and intimate partner violence through primary prevention efforts, outreach and raising awareness.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of nights of safe housing provided to families of domestic violence
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Confidential Emergency Shelter
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Number of individuals provided a night's stay in our Safe House (includes women, men and children).
Number of crisis hotline calls answered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
24/7 Helpline
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Number of crisis interventions by Advocacy Department both by phone and walk-in
Hours of volunteer service
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Outreach and Community Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of households that obtain/retain permanent housing for at least 6 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Confidential Emergency Shelter
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To support and advocate for people in Howard County affected by sexual and intimate partner violence and to engage our community in creating the change required for violence prevention.
HopeWorks looks to collaborate with our community in efforts towards racial, economic and gender justice, seeking solutions that address the needs of all who are affected by sexual and intimate partner violence.
HopeWorks strives to provide high quality counseling, shelter, legal and advocacy services to victims of violence.
HopeWorks emphasizes physical, psychological and emotional safety for survivors and helps them rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.
HopeWorks seeks to provide education and training that engages the public in building a compassionate and violence-free community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
HopeWorks provides comprehensive and compassionate services to people experiencing sexual and intimate partner violence.
Advocacy Services
* 24-Hour Helpline for connection to services, resources and information
* Hospital Accompaniment Program providing comfort, support and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, or
human trafficking
Shelter Services
* Crisis shelter for survivors (and their children) of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking
* Transitional housing and rental assistance for survivors needing longer term assistance.
* Short-term housing for animal companions
Counseling for Survivors
* Crisis appointments
* Individual and group counseling
Legal Assistance
* Brief advice, information and referrals
* Consultation and legal representation in peace and protective order matters
* Daily support and advocacy provided at Howard County District Court
Prevention Education and Community Wellness Programs
* Workshops for schools, faith communities, businesses and civic organizations
* Survivor's Wellness and Advocacy workshops
* Youth Leadership Project - a service learning program for teens.
* Survivors Speakers Bureau
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
HopeWorks has been providing services to victims of violence since 1978.
HopeWorks has a deeply committed and highly trained staff fully capable of meeting the varied needs presented by survivors of violence.
HopeWorks has worked hard to put in place high quality, best practice and trauma-informed advocacy and services throughout its programs.
Services are provided by fully certified social workers, case managers, advocates and attorneys.
HopeWorks has the financial resources, bricks and mortar structures, and technological systems necessary for the successful operation of its programs. This organization is supported by a broadly-based revenue stream incorporating government, foundation, corporate and individual sources of financial support.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
HopeWorks has made significant progress towards its goals.
Using the metrics listed above, this organization has met the following outcomes:
Counseling
* 70% of clients (who remained in counseling at least 90 days) saw a reduction in symptoms as measured by CORE-10 and PCL 5 assessments.
Legal Assistance
* 90% of legal clients reported a better understanding of the legal process
* 80% of legal clients represented by an attorney were granted a protective order or reached a private agreement with their abuser
* 80% of legal clients reported that they had an improved understanding of their safety needs and had an increased sense of personal safety.
Shelter
* 100% of victims in imminent danger were placed in safe, secure shelter
* 100% of shelter residents had safety plans drawn up at entry and again at exit.
* 70% of shelter residents exited to permanent or supportive housing (some participants opt to return to their abusers, others leave shelter without providing word of where they are going.)
Advocacy
* 90% of clients who reach out to the Advocacy Department (Hotline Calls, Walk-ins, Lethality Assessment Program referrals, Hospital Accompaniment) report increases to knowledge of available resources.
* 90% of clients report a greater sense of safety after speaking with an advocate.
* The percentage of clients who go on to receive other services at HopeWorks is a new metric for which no data is yet available.
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Operations
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HopeWorks of Howard County, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 11/04/2019
Shanika McClarty
TG Counseling and Consulting
Term: 2019 - 2021
Michele Beaulieu
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Rachel Camp
Georgetown University Law Center
Alice Giles
Howard County Public School System
Sara Rubloff
Private Clinician
Shaydra Tisdale-Robinson
STR Consulting Services, LLC
Margaret Weinstein
Line of Sight
Christina Younger
Howard County General Hospital
Maureen Evans Arthurs
Maryland General Assembly House of Delegates
Maribel Joa Currie
Emma Ostendorp
Howard County Library System
Montrell Scaife
Law Office of Montrell Scaife