Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault

“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 onto 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 consisdered 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.”

“Ucasa provides advocacy, resources, and training for utah organizations and individuals engaged in sexual violence prevention and response, and empowers suvivors and members of undeserved, marginalized and oppressed populations to inform and lead the way in transforming community and professional response to those who commit sexual violence and those who are harmed by the consequences. Ucasa advocates for public policy measures that will increase resources for sexual violence prevention, support comprehensive and culturally responsive services for survivors, and promote accountability for those who commit sexual offenses. During 2016, ucasa worked with community members, service providers, state agencies, and legislators to develop and enact policies that protect victims' rights and increase offender accountability. This included providing consultation, technical assistance, and public education. Ucasa assisted partner agencies with coordination and delivery of sexual assault counselor training, which includes 40 hours of interactive instruction and skills development on providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive assistance and advocacy for adult and adolescent survivors of all forms of sexual violence. Ucasa's sart (sexual assault response team)coordinator supported the development and sustainability of local multi-disciplinary teams that include police, prosecutors, advocates, medical staff, and social service providers in identifying protocols for delivering consistent, culturally relevant and victim-centered sexual assault response based on the unique needs and resources of their own communities. Ucasa's sane (sexual assault nurse examiner) coordinator facilitated bi- annual training for nurses preparing to become sane certified, on-site skills training for practicing sane nurses on collection, documentation, and presentation of forensic evidence in sexual assault investigation and prosecution. Ucasa's staff developed and delivered educational outreach and professional development presentations to utah communities to increase understanding of and responsiveness to the needs of sexual assault survivors. The organization also promoted a public health approach to the primary prevention of rape and sexual assault and provided curriculum to educators.”

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