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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Between
Ashland Police Department, Jackson County Sheriffs Department
and Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team
The purpose of this document is to acknowledge the parties' joint undertaking and mutual
expectations related to the You Have Options Program.
The You Have Options Program was developed by the Ashland Police Department to increase
reporting of sexual assaults and improve any subsequent investigations. With the assistance of
the Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team, the Ashland Police Department has further
developed the You Have Options Program for law enforcement implementation on a national
level.
Ashland Police Department, Jackson County Sheriffs Department and Jackson County Sexual
Assault Response Team will each participate in implementing the national You Have Options
Program.
The Ashland Police Department will assign one full time employee to administer the program as
the Program Director, continue to promote the program and assist in developing funding sources
to the cover the cost of the program.
The Jackson County Sheriffs Department will provide financial assistance of up to $25,000
required to complete the national You Have Options website; provide office space and support
for the Program Director and any other employees or volunteers working in support of the You
Have Options Program; provide the Ashland Police Department with the services of a sexual
assault advocate; provide assistance, including accounting services, for training related to the
program or other funds generated by the program; promote the program; and assist in developing
funding sources to cover the cost of the program.
The Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team will promote the program and assist in
developing funding sources to cover the cost of the program. The Jackson County Sheriff's
Department and Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team will jointly work to secure
funding for and hiring a full time civilian employee to assist the Program Director in running" the
You Have Options Program.
The You Have Options program will be jointly administered by a five-person steering
committee. The steering committee will consist of three permanent and two appointed members.
The permanent members shall consist of the Police Chief of Ashland (or a delegate appointed by
the Police Chief, the Sheriff of Jackson County (or a delegate appointed by the Sheriff), and the
Executive Director of Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team (or a delegate appointed
by the Executive Director). The two appointed members will be appointed or removed by a
majority vote of the permanent steering committee members. One of the appointed steering
committee members is to be a current or former law enforcement officer, and the other is to be a
person currently or formerly working in the field of sexual assault victim advocacy.
The steering committee will meet quarterly. The steering committee will provide direction and
guidance for the program, including but not limited to:
■ Evaluating the performance of the program director at least annually;
■ Authorizing and recommending changes and updates to the You Have Options
program;
■ Developing and implementing strategies to fund the program;
■ Approving and assisting in the development of training courses related to the You
Have Options program;
■ Entering into agreements with agencies interested in joining the You Have Options
program; and
■ Determining equitable use of funds generated by the You Have Options program.
The steering committee members will strive for consensus on any proposed modification to the
mutual understandings set forth in this memorandum.
Any party that decides to stop participating in the You Have Options program will notify the
other parties at least 30 days in advance. If any party withdraws from participating in the
program, the remaining parties may enter into a new agreement to jointly manage the
implementation of the national You Have Options Program. If they are unable to come to an
agreement to jointly manage implementation the You Have Options program will revert in its
entirety to the Ashland Police Department.
Each party may disclose publicly the terms of this Memorandum of Understanding.
This Memorandum of Understanding is intended exclusively to clarify expectations and provide
guidance for the parties in the management of the You Have Options program. Nothing in this
Memorandum of Understanding is binding on any of the subscribing parties. This Memorandum
of Understanding does not create additional jurisdiction or limit or modify the existing
jurisdiction of any of the parties. Nothing contained herein creates or extends any actionable
legal right, privilege, or benefit to any person or entity.
Sherriff Corey Falls Executive Director Susan Moen
Signature Date Signature Date
Chief Terry Holderness
Signature Date