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IT IS IN THESE CLASSES, WHERE MANY REALIZE, FOR THE FIRST TIME, THAT THEY HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED. IDENTIFICATION IS THE FIRST STEP IN THEIR JOURNEY TO HEALING. -CASE MANAGEMENT: WE EMPLOY CASE MANAGERS WHO, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR TRAINED VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES & COMMUNITY PARTNERS, HELP TO MEET THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF LOCAL SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THIS INCLUDES PROVISION OF BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER), COURT ADVOCACY FOR ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING, MATCHING & TRANSPORTATION TO LONG-TERM TREATMENT PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT WITH PERMANENT HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT. -MENTAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: IN ADDITION TO OUR VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES AND CASE MANAGERS, WE CONTRACT WITH SELECTED LICENSED CLINICAL THERAPISTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE FREE OR SUBSIDIZED COUNSELING SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE COMPLEX TRAUMA OUR CLIENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF GENEROUS DONORS AND THE DEDICATION OF MORE THAN 110 VOLUNTEERS, IN 2025, FREEKIND: -IDENTIFIED 75 NEW VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFICKING -MATCHED 44 SURVIVORS TO LONG-TERM, RESIDENTIAL RESTORATIVE CARE, WITH A 98% COMPLETION RATE -ADVOCATED FOR ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING 73 TIMES, WITH A 99% FAVORABLE OUTCOME RATE FOR SURVIVORS WITH CRIMINAL CHARGES RELATED TO THEIR TRAFFICKING -PROOVIDED FOR BASIC NEEDS AND OTHER TRANGIBLE SUPPORT 797 TIMES 251536 31161 AWARENESS AND TRAINING -AWARENESS & TRAINING: WE REGULARLY SERVE AS SPEAKERS OR PANELISTS TO EDUCATE OTHER NON-PROFITS, BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, FAITH COMMUNITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING. 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FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A SURVIOR SUPPORT -VOLUNTEER SURVIVOR ADVOCATE TRAINING: USING A PROPRIETARY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM, WE EQUIP VOLUNTEERS TO ACT AS A RESOURCE, COACH AND FRIEND TO THE CLIENTS WE SERVE. -JAIL PROGRAMMING: USING A PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM, WE PROVIDE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CLASSES TO INMATES, ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS, TEACHING THEM ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING, HEALTHY BOUNDARIES AND RELATIONSHIPS AND THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON THE HUMAN BODY. IT IS IN THESE CLASSES, WHERE MANY REALIZE, FOR THE FIRST TIME, THAT THEY HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED. IDENTIFICATION IS THE FIRST STEP IN THEIR JOURNEY TO HEALING. -CASE MANAGEMENT: WE EMPLOY CASE MANAGERS WHO, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR TRAINED VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES & COMMUNITY PARTNERS, HELP TO MEET THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF LOCAL SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THIS INCLUDES PROVISION OF BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER), COURT ADVOCACY FOR ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING, MATCHING & TRANSPORTATION TO LONG-TERM TREATMENT PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT WITH PERMANENT HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT. -MENTAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: IN ADDITION TO OUR VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES AND CASE MANAGERS, WE CONTRACT WITH SELECTED LICENSED CLINICAL THERAPISTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE FREE OR SUBSIDIZED COUNSELING SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE COMPLEX TRAUMA OUR CLIENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF GENEROUS DONORS AND THE DEDICATION OF MORE THAN 110 VOLUNTEERS, IN 2025, FREEKIND: -IDENTIFIED 75 NEW VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFICKING -MATCHED 44 SURVIVORS TO LONG-TERM, RESIDENTIAL RESTORATIVE CARE, WITH A 98% COMPLETION RATE -ADVOCATED FOR ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING 73 TIMES, WITH A 99% FAVORABLE OUTCOME RATE FOR SURVIVORS WITH CRIMINAL CHARGES RELATED TO THEIR TRAFFICKING -PROOVIDED FOR BASIC NEEDS AND OTHER TRANGIBLE SUPPORT 797 TIMES FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B AWARENESS AND TRAINING -AWARENESS & TRAINING: WE REGULARLY SERVE AS SPEAKERS OR PANELISTS TO EDUCATE OTHER NON-PROFITS, BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, FAITH COMMUNITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WE ALSO PROVIDE MORE IN-DEPTH, INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC TRAININGS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND THOSE ALONG THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONTINUUM, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROBATION OFFICERS, JAIL PERSONNEL AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS. -PREVENTION EDUCATION: WE MAINTAIN AND ANNUALLY UPDATE CURRICULA TO EQUIP STUDENTS FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO AVOID THE TRAPS OF TRAFFICKERS. THIS YEAR (2025), WE PILOTED A NEW EDITION OF THE PROGRAM, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR USE IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE/DETENTION SETTING. WE PLAN TO LAUNCH THE NEW EDITION IN 2026. WE ALSO OFFER A SPANISH TRANSLATION OF OUR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA. AND LASTLY, WE BRING AWARENESS & EDUCATION EVENTS TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES TO EQUIP AND EMPOWER YOUNG ADULTS, BASED ON THEIR UNIQUE VULNERABILITIES. IN 2025, FREEKIND: -EQUIPPED MORE THAN 37,000 STUDENTS AND 1,290 CLASSES IN THE U.S. WITH THE POWER OF PREVENTION -DELIVERED 43 PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIALIZED TRAININGS, EQUIPPING NEARLY 3,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROFESSIONALS TO BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN OUR REGION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CONTRACTED BOOKKEEPER, AND TREASURER WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT TO COMPLETE FORM 990. A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW, QUESTIONS, AND COMMENTS BEFORE IT IS FINALIZED. THE BOARD RECEIVES A FINAL COPY OF FORM 990 UPON FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST (COI) POLICY BY HAVING ALL BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND SIGN A COPY ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN VOTING ON TOPICS THAT INVOLVE OUTSIDE ENTITIES, THE BOARD CHAIR BEGINS BY REMINDING ALL MEMBERS OF THE DUTY TO DECLARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ASKS WHETHER ANYONE NEEDS TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON A PARTICULAR MATTER. IF SOMEONE RECUSES THEMSELVES, IT IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE GATHERS MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GATHERS MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA AND CONSULTS WITH BENEFITS EXPERTS TO DETERMINE KEY EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFTIS. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN SHARED WITH THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. EXCEPT FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALL OFFICERS AND OTHER BOARD MEMBERS ARE NON- COMPENSATED VOLUNTEERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S GUIDESTAR PROFILE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE MOST CURRENT FORM 990 IS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR ONLINE GUIDESTAR PROFILE AND THE FREEKIND WEBSITE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.