Rubinger fellowship

In 2019, our Executive Director, Natalia Otero, was selected for a Rubinger Fellowship by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). LISC awarded each fellow $40,000 to support a special project that addresses critical challenges in rural and urban America — from economic development and financial literacy to affordable housing and community engagement.

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As a part of the fellowship, Natalia researched the relationship between trauma and fiscal health, ultimately creating a tool that could be used to assess needs and identify relevant services for survivors of domestic violence.

Full Rubinger Report

Rubinger One-Pager

comprehensive program reports

We are currently seeking funding to support our internal data and research capacity, so that we can build on our history producing the following reports.

DV in DC Reports provide a comprehensive analysis of DC SAFE services. They analyze one week’s worth of DC SAFE client intakes, cross-examining case outcomes with demographics, services provided, and other identifying characteristics. The purpose of the report is to provide a more holistic picture of DC SAFE clients and the effectiveness of our programs, as well as the real challenges faced by survivors and the needs that they have when they seek help.
Domestic Violence in DC Report 2014
Domestic Violence in DC Report 2013

Court Watch Reports detail trends occurring within DC’s Domestic Violence courtrooms. Data is collected and analyzed by volunteers. The ultimate goal of the project is to inform and improve our advocacy services and also the court system as a whole.
Domestic Violence Court Watch Report December 2012
Domestic Violence Court Watch Report December 2007