Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination Policy

1. Purpose. Down For Dance (DFD) is committed to maintaining an environment of mutual respect, free of all forms of harassment. Inappropriate behavior, such that gives offense; makes someone feel intimidated or humiliated; negatively impacts morale or interferes with learning, participation, or work performance, will be considered and treated as harassment. Furthermore, any or all discrimination based on sexual orientation, ethnicity, racial, religion, disability, or age will be considered harassment. Harassment will not be tolerated.

2. Definition of Harassment. While it is impractical to list every circumstance which could constitute harassment, the following examples are provided as guidance.

Harassment may include but is not limited to:

• Bullying or intimidation

• Insults, slurs, or degrading language

• Malicious gossip or victimization

• Unwelcome conduct that creates a hostile environment

• Sexual harassment

• Discriminatory harassment

• Unwelcome sexual advances

• Requests for sexual favors or coerced sexual acts

• Derogatory comments on a person’s ethnic heritage or religious beliefs

• The display or circulation of degrading, offensive, or demeaning materials

Employees, volunteers, students, and contractors should never be expected to tolerate any form of misconduct that undermines the integrity of their relationship with the organization or creates an unsafe environment.

3. Reporting. If an employee, volunteer, student, or contractor experiences or witnesses harassment by someone involved with the DFD program, they are required to report the incident as soon as possible. Reports must be made to a DFD Director who will promptly investigate and address the matter.

Down For Dance takes all reports seriously, and retaliation against any individual who makes a good faith report will not be tolerated.