Utah Coalition Against Sexual

“The organization's 990 is reviewed for accuracy and completeness by the organization's executive director and treasurer. In addition, all board members are provided a copy of the 990 before it is filed and are given the opportunity to provide feedback. Formal board approval is required before the 990 is finalized and filed. The 990 is provided to board members in an electronic format, utilizing the organization's online governance portal with a review and comment period prior to voting occurring.”

“Each year, at the organization's annual retreat, board members are required to review the conflict of interest policy and complete a conflict of interest form that discloses potential conflicts of interest. New board members are required to review the policy and complete the form when they first come one to the board. Potential conflicts are reviewed by the board governance committee, and appropriate action is taken by the board of directors in accordance with the action requested by the board governance committee. If a conflict is determined to exist for a board member, that board member must recuse themselves from any vote in which the conflict is or could be present.”

“Compensation for the executive director is determined by the board of directors, all of whom are considered to be independent of the executive director. The board establishes a reasonable level of pay by considering salary survey data to identify a reasonable salary for a similar position at a similar organization within the region. The deliberation and determination of the executive director's compensation is contemporaneously documented in the board minutes or in a detailed budget approved by the board.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon written request to the organization's office.”

“In 2024, ucasa advanced its mission by providing training, coordination, advocacy, and direct support to improve statewide responses to sexual violence. Sixty-one nurses completed the 40-hour sexual assault nurse examiner (sane) training, and additional skills-based training was provided through multiple advanced courses. Ucasa supported the forensic electronic medical record system for 23 sane programs at nearly 200 locations, ensuring secure access to medical reports for over 250 law enforcement agencies. Statewide coordination of sexual assault response teams (sarts) was strengthened through quarterly sart power hours, regional meetings, and individualized technical assistance, with focused support for rural areas. Monthly meetings with executive directors of utahs 13 rape crisis centers promoted collaboration and shared learning. Ucasa also conducted 21 training events, reaching over 800 professionals with more than 1,300 hours of trauma-informed education, and provided 46 technical assistance consultations. A specialized expert witness workshop was held for attorneys and therapists. Through the promotora program, ucasa distributed over 5,000 bilingual outreach materials and supported hispanic community leaders in engaging underserved communities. The organization continued to operate 24/7 english and spanish sexual assault helplines, which saw a significant increase in calls. These helplines provided emotional support, safety planning, and referrals to local services, while expanded spanish-language outreach ensured access to culturally appropriate support. Ucasa also led advocacy efforts by educating and hosting the annual advocacy day at the state capitol, and supporting survivor-led policy initiatives. Across all efforts, ucasa prioritized accessibility, consistency, and collaboration to ensure that survivors and professionals statewide have access to reliable, trauma-informed services.”

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