Whistle Blower Policy – The Aleph Institute
The Aleph Institute’s Whistleblower Policy
The Aleph Institute requires directors, officers and employees to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. As employees and representatives of The Aleph Institute, we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
This Whistleblower Policy is intended to encourage and enable employees and others to raise serious concerns internally so that The Aleph Institute can address and correct inappropriate conduct and actions. It is the responsibility of all board members, officers, employees and volunteers to report concerns about violations of The Aleph Institute’s code of ethics or suspected violations of law or regulations that govern The Aleph Institute’s operations.
It is contrary to the values of The Aleph Institute for anyone to retaliate against any board member, officer, employee or volunteer who in good faith reports an ethics violation, or a suspected violation of law, such as a complaint of discrimination, or suspected fraud, or suspected violation of any regulation governing the operations of The Aleph Institute. An employee who retaliates against someone who has reported a violation in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.
The Aleph Institute has an open-door policy and suggests that employees share their questions, concerns, suggestions or complaints with their supervisor. If you are not comfortable speaking with your supervisor or you are not satisfied with your supervisor’s response, you are encouraged to speak with your branch director. Supervisors and managers are required to report complaints or concerns about suspected ethical and legal violations in writing to Aviva Lahmany, Chief of Staff of the organization, and who sits on the Compliance Committee. This individual has the responsibility to investigate all reported complaints. Employees with concerns or complaints may also submit their concerns in writing to Rabbi Aaron Lipskar, the Executive Director.
Role of the Compliance Committee
The Aleph Institute’s Compliance Committee is responsible for ensuring that all complaints about unethical or illegal conduct are investigated and resolved. The Chief of Staff will advise the Executive Director, and Compliance Committee when necessary, of all complaints and the resolution, and will report at least annually to the Chief Financial Officer on compliance activity relating to accounting or alleged financial improprieties.
Accounting and Auditing Matters
The Aleph Institute’s Chief of Staff shall immediately notify the Compliance Committee, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of any concerns or complaint regarding corporate accounting practices, internal controls or auditing and work with the appropriate officers until the matter is resolved.
Anyone filing a written complaint concerning a violation or suspected violation must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.
Violations or suspected violations may be submitted on a confidential basis by the complainant. Reports of violations or suspected violations will be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation.
Handling of Reported Violations
The Aleph Institute’s Chief of Staff will notify the person who submitted a complaint and acknowledge receipt of the reported violation or suspected violation. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective action will be taken if warranted by the investigation. Compliance Officer/Committee Member: Aviva Lahmany
Rabbi Aaron Lipskar The Aleph Institute
About Aleph Institute
The Aleph Institute addresses the needs of thousands of individuals in institutional environments such as prisons, mental health facilities, and rehabilitation centers. Aleph also provides spiritual support for thousands of military personnel in the United States Armed Forces across the globe.
National Headquarters
Joseph & Sterna Gutnick National Headquarters Prison and Military Services 9540 Collins Avenue Surfside, Florida 33154-7127
Phone Number: 305-864-5553 Fax Number 305-864-5675
West Coast
Los Angeles Office Advocacy & Alternative Sentencing 7304 Beverly Blvd #153 Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone Number: 310-598-2142 Fax Number: 323-297-4380