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policies:inclusivity [2015/07/05 21:07]
Geoff Nicholson Updated Policy, approved by the board 1 July 2015 		policies:inclusivity [2017/11/22 00:07] (current)
John Benedetto added links to online form or pdf file
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-====== Inclusivity & Anti-Harassment Policies ======+====== Inclusivity, Anti-Harassment, & Greivance Policies ======
  
 ===== Inclusivity ===== ===== Inclusivity =====
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 ===== Harassment ===== ===== Harassment =====
  
-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 space, including Quelab-related events. Members, guests, and visitors violating these rules may be expelled from the space or event at the discretion of the Directors.+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 space, including Quelab-affiliated events, and Quelab-related social events. Members, guests, and visitors violating these rules may be expelled from the space or event at the discretion of the Directors.
  
 Harassment covers a wide range of behaviours of an offensive nature. It is commonly understood as behaviour intended to disturb or upset, and it is characteristically repetitive. In the legal sense, it is intentional behaviour which is found threatening or disturbing. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexually explicit images and language in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome attention sexual or otherwise. False and misleading accusations can be viewed as harassment. Members, guests, and visitors asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Harassment covers a wide range of behaviours of an offensive nature. It is commonly understood as behaviour intended to disturb or upset, and it is characteristically repetitive. In the legal sense, it is intentional behaviour which is found threatening or disturbing. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexually explicit images and language in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome attention sexual or otherwise. False and misleading accusations can be viewed as harassment. Members, guests, and visitors asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
  
-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: +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  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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-If for any reason you wish to make your report privately to an individual director, you have the right to do so.+
  
 Quelab will be happy to help participants contact local law enforcement, provide escorts, call taxis, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe at our space and events. We value our visitors and members. Quelab will be happy to help participants contact local law enforcement, provide escorts, call taxis, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe at our space and events. We value our visitors and members.
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        - The board commits to resolving the matter within 45 days or at the next board meeting, whichever is soonest.        - The board commits to resolving the matter within 45 days or at the next board meeting, whichever is soonest.
  
 +==== Grievance Forms ====
 +Use either of these methods to gather the information to file a grievance, in either hard copy or use the online form.
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 +      * {{ :policies:disciplinary_grievance_form.pdf |Printable Grievance Form}} (.pdf file - Use this form to gather the information needed to file a grievance)
 +      * [[https://goo.gl/forms/p05oJysJ9PK7vaD03 | Online Google Form to start a grievance]]
  
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-Approved by Consensus, 1 July 2015 
-Adric, Geoff, Addie, Cameron, Charel, Jezzri