Community Action Against Rape

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing board.”

“The certified public accountant preparing the form 990 will send a copy to the treasurer of the board of directors before filing the return. The treasurer will then take the form 990 to the executive committee for approval and authorize the executive director to sign the return.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by obtaining signatures from the board of directors and key employees stating they are in compliance with the policy.”

“The board of directors reviews comparability data of compensation for executive directors in the surrounding area. The board of directors will then determine and approve the compensation package for the executive director.”

“The executive director first determines the compensation for the key employees based on fair market value, grants received, and budget constraints. The compensation packages are then taken to the board of directors for approval.”

“The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy is available to the public upon request. The audited financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Crisis response: through a group of dedicated and well-trained volunteers and staff, the organization runs a 24-hour hotline for victims of sexual assault, and anyone needing assistance, information, referrals, or resources related to sexual assault. In addition, the organization operates a 24-hour hotline in partnership with law enforcement and the national human trafficking hotline to provide on-scene crisis response to victims of human trafficking. Volunteers and staff also respond 24/7 in person to victims being seen for sexual assault exams at university medical center. The organization also offers text and online chat services to allow individuals to reach out for support using different forms of technology. Advocacy: the organization provides long-term advocacy to victims of sexual assault. These services include assistance with accessing victims of crime compensation, court advocacy and accompaniment, assistance with law enforcement, advocacy in schools with title ix related issues, advocacy for young juveniles and families dealing with child sexual abuse, and new this year, responses to the lvmpd area commands for clients coming to make delayed reports of sexual assault and abuse. The rise (resource and integration for survivor empowerment) program provides intensive case management services to victims of human trafficking. The organization also conducts regular training for volunteers and advocates to entities throughout the area.”