Defining Core Values and Organizational Culture

Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is a community-based nonprofit organization that helps to lead and empower Latinx survivors of domestic violence to safety by providing culturally-competent services, raising community awareness, and engaging in activism. In July 2018, VIP welcomed a new executive director. Recognizing the transition as an opportunity to assess existing procedures and define core values, VIP engaged a Capstone team to aid in this process. The team conducted a comprehensive internal and external analysis, which included administering a culture/values assessment to VIP staff, clients, and other domestic violence providers, as well as researching the current events, economic trends, and political climate affecting the landscape for providers in NYC and nationally. The team’s final report encompasses key findings gathered from the research and analysis phase and provides recommendations on core values and best practices. The report will inform VIP’s decision-making process going forward—enhancing its capacity to respond to future challenges.