3.01.4 – Abuse

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Intent

 

 

Abuse by a Calgary Rotary Challenger Park Society representative towards a CRCPS employee, volunteer or program participant includes the following:

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a)     Physical Abuse:  Any injury including injury resulting from a reaction to an unwanted behaviour; a substantial and observable injury to any part of ones body as a result of non-accidental application of force;

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b)     Emotional Abuse:  Rejection, deprivation of affection or cognitive stimulation, inappropriate criticism, threats, humiliation, accusations or expectations of or towards someone.

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c)     Harassment:  Is a form of discrimination.  It includes any unwanted physical or verbal behaviour that offends or humiliates an individual.

 

• Sexual Harrassment - Inappropriate exposure to or subjection of someone to sexual contact, activity or behaviour, including any form, i.e. verbal, physical or written unwanted advances that has a sexual overtone, i.e. jokes, touching and / or written material.

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Procedures

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In cases of alleged harassment or abuse the following will apply:

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a) SSO

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If the SSO has a complaint, the SSO will discuss the issue with the Board Chair or the Vice Chair, if the issue involves the Board Chair.

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If the issue can not be resolved in the above discussion, the SSO can file a written complaint with the full Board of Directors.  In this situation the Board will meet in confidence, to discuss the matter, with a follow up meeting with the SSO to resolve the issue.

 

b) Staff Reporting to the SSO

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In such a situation, the SSO will be required to inform and involve the Board Chair, unless the complaint involves the SSO, the individual will approach the Board Chair or Vice Chair.

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If the matter can not be resolved, the Board Chair, will inform the Board, and the Board collectively will decide on the process to bring a resolution to the issue.

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c) Volunteer or Participant in a CRCP Program

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In such a situation, the SSO will be required to inform and involve the Board Chair, unless the complaint involves the SSO, the individual will approach the Board Chair or Vice Chair.

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If the matter can not be resolved, the Board Chair, will inform the Board, and the Board collectively will decide on the process to bring a resolution to the issue.

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