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Homicide Survivors Inc

Hope and Healing

Tucson, AZ   |  https://homicidesurvivorsinc.org

Mission

Homicide Survivors, Inc. is a nonprofit victim assistance organization dedicated to meeting the crisis and long term needs of families of murder victims. Through support, advocacy and assistance we help survivors cope emotionally, stabilize economically and help survivors seek justice for their loved ones. Homicide Survivors is committed to ensuring that no one has to endure the murder of a loved one alone. We can’t change the tragic loss, but together, we can ease the pain & prevent further victimization.

Ruling year info

1998

Executive Director

Dennisse Ley

Main address

2315 E Speedway Blvd

Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

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EIN

86-0889964

NTEE code info

Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)

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Our programs

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Yoga Therapy & Equine Therapy

HSI provides two unique approaches, equine assisted therapy (EAT) and trauma sensitive yoga therapy to help survivors cope with the severe emotional impact of losing someone to homicide. If indicated, HSI refers clients to a licensed mental health provider.
Equine assisted therapy (EAT) is a therapeutic intervention in which horses are used as tools for survivors to confront negative thoughts and behaviors, and learn the skills needed to thrive in the future. Sessions are held twice a year, over three to four consecutive Saturdays. Several survivors have participated in EAT and expressed life changing results. One survivor stated that “[equine] showed me how to let go of negative people, feelings and comments because animals don't judge they give you love & compassion."
Trauma sensitive yoga creates an environment where survivors have a chance to safely experiment with movement, breathing practices, and meditation as a vehicle for healthy responses to triggers. Feedback from a survivor who attends yoga stated: “Yoga has taught me to breathe and to let go of my fears." The one-hour class is offered once a week by an HSI credentialed Victim Advocate and certified trauma-informed yoga instructor.

Population(s) Served
Age groups
Social and economic status
Ethnic and racial groups

Homicide Survivors, Inc. (HSI) has served the family and friends of homicide victims in Arizona since 1982. HSI is the only non-profit that specializes in providing comprehensive services to this special population in Southern Arizona. HSI Advocates provide emotional support, legal advocacy, and financial assistance for Survivors experiencing the traumatic aftermath of losing a loved one to homicide. All HSI services are available to Survivors, including the victim's extended family and friends, at no cost.

On an annual basis, HSI provides support services to over 2,000 unique individuals throughout Arizona. HSI serves a variety of demographics, with approximately 70% of Survivors identifying as people of color. 68% of the families HSI supports identify as low-income households. 70% of Survivors supported identifying as female, and 20% were children under the age of twelve. Most Survivors receiving support from HSI reside in Pima and Cochise counties, including tribal lands such as t

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Where we work

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

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

Homicide Survivors, Inc (HSI), based in Tucson, Arizona, provides comprehensive services for families impacted by
homicide throughout Arizona and beyond. HSI Advocates provide advocacy, emotional support, and financial assistance for Survivors experiencing the traumatic aftermath of losing a loved one to homicide. All HSI services are available to Survivors, including the victim's extended family and friends, at no cost.

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 shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, 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 take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve

Financials

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Operations

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Homicide Survivors Inc

Board of directors
as of 06/14/2023
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Board chair

Monique Vallery

Board leadership practices

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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 6/14/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 06/14/2023

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Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
  • 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 use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
  • 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.