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- | ====== Inclusivity | + | ====== Inclusivity, Anti-Harassment, & Greivance Policies |
- | We expect members, guests, and visitors to follow these rules at Quelab, Quelab affiliated events held elsewhere, and Quelab-related social events. Quelab is committed to being an inclusive space. | + | ===== Inclusivity ===== |
- | Let it be known that if issues arise, we would rather resolve them and keep you, than brush your concerns under the rug and keep the offender. | + | We expect members, guests, and visitors to follow these rules at Quelab, Quelab-affiliated events held elsewhere, and Quelab-related social events. Quelab is committed to being an inclusive community. |
- | Ask before touching another person, and interpret | + | Let it be known that if issues arise, we would rather resolve them and keep you, rather than brush your concerns under the rug. If a situation arises, try to resolve |
- | When Quelab members and guests express a limit on the amount or type of socializing they wish to do with you, abide by that limit. | + | * Respect people’s personal space. Ask before touching another person, and interpret the absence of a clear " |
+ | * When Quelab members and guests express a limit on the amount or type of socializing they wish to do with you, abide by that limit. | ||
+ | * It is OK to express the socializing limits that you have. Please communicate those limits. | ||
+ | * Be familiar with what constitutes harassment as outlined in the harassment policy, and act accordingly. | ||
- | It is OK to express the socializing limits that you have. | + | ===== Harassment ===== |
- | Be familiar with what constitutes | + | Quelab is dedicated to providing a harassment-free hackerspace experience for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment in any form of members, guests, or visitors. For example, sexual language and sexually explicit imagery is not appropriate for any Quelab |
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- | Rather than stop visiting the space, Quelab | + | |
- | Additionally, | + | Harassment covers |
- | If a member engages in harassing behavior, Quelab Directors may take any action they deem appropriate, including but not limited to: | + | In an emergency, please call 911. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the Board immediately. You can reach us at: board@quelab.net |
- | * censure, | + | |
- | * expulsion from the space, | + | |
- | * and/or termination of membership. | + | |
- | The board will be respectful of the confidentiality of the identity of all parties involved in a complaint, except as necessary | + | Quelab |
- | The secretary will keep a private record of complaints and penalties, accessible | + | This anti-harassment policy is based on the |
+ | [[http:// | ||
- | The Board makes a commitment to respond promptly to complaints. | + | ===== Grievance ===== |
- | * If made by email, you can expect an initial response within 2 business days. | + | |
- | * If made in person, you can expect that the matter will be passed on to the rest of the board within 2 business days. | + | |
- | * The board commits to resolving the matter within 30 days or at the next board meeting, whichever is soonest. | + | |
- | ---- | + | Rather than stop visiting the space, Quelab members and guests are urged to report violations of policy to the board, with the assurance that they are committed to have your back and take you seriously. |
- | Quelab is dedicated to providing a harassment-free hackerspace experience for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment | + | |
+ | - If a member engages | ||
+ | - censure, | ||
+ | - expulsion from the space, | ||
+ | - and/or termination of membership. | ||
+ | - The board will be respectful of the confidentiality of the identity of all parties involved in a complaint, except as necessary to investigate and address an incident. If requested, strict confidentiality can be maintained for the complainant. While that information will be taken into consideration if other complaints are received, it can’t be acted on alone. | ||
+ | - The secretary will keep a private record of complaints | ||
+ | - The Board makes a commitment to respond promptly to complaints. | ||
+ | - If made by email, you can expect an initial response within 2 business days. | ||
+ | - If made in person, you can expect that the matter will be passed on to the rest of the board within 2 business days. | ||
+ | - The board commits to resolving the matter within 45 days or at the next board meeting, whichever is soonest. | ||
- | Harassment covers a wide range of behaviours of an offensive nature. It is commonly understood as behaviour intended | + | ==== Grievance Forms ==== |
- | Members, guests, and visitors asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. | + | Use either |
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- | In an emergency, please call 911. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact | + | |
- | If for any reason you wish to make your report privately to an individual director, you have the right to do so. | + | |
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- | Quelab will be happy to help participants contact local law enforcement, | + | |
- | This anti-harassment policy is based on the [[http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Conference_anti-harassment/ | + | * {{ : |
+ | * [[https://goo.gl/forms/p05oJysJ9PK7vaD03 | ||