Policy statement
Sexual misconduct, including, but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, by any player who is a member of the Dystopia Rising: Arkansas community is a violation of both state and federal law as well as community policy and will not be tolerated by Dystopia Rising: Arkansas. Dystopia Rising: Arkansas considers sexual misconduct a very serious issue and shall uphold the policies and process described here.
definition of sexual misconduct
Sexual misconduct is any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual misconduct can be committed by any person and it can occur between people of the same or different gender. Sexual misconduct includes but is not limited to:
Uncertain about the line between appropriate and inappropriate conduct? Please watch Consent is Tea.
confidentiality
When responding to a complaint, Dystopia Rising: Arkansas will make reasonable efforts to maintain confidentiality. All parties to the complaint will be asked to treat the matter confidentially. However, there can be no guarantee of confidentiality and anonymity and the Directors may share information where necessary to provide accommodations or protective measures.
Dystopia Rising: Arkansas will always work toward an outcome that maintains the safety of the community. Whenever possible, we will work to align that outcome with the survivor’s wishes.
protective measures
There are a range of protective measures Dystopia Rising: Arkansas may take following an allegation of sexual misconduct such as:
instituting the “No-Contact” policy;
suspending the perpetrator from Dystopia Rising events;
alerting neighboring chapters to the investigation and/or
issuing a Refusal of Service for Dystopia Rising: Arkansas events.
filing of false reports
A grievant whose complaint is found to be both false and to have been made with malicious intent will be subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension or a Refusal of Service for Dystopia Rising: Arkansas events.
prohibition on retaliation
Retaliation against any person for filing, supporting, or cooperating with a sexual misconduct investigation in good faith is strictly prohibited. Examples of retaliation include harassment, intimidation, threats, or coercion. Any person who feels they have been subjected to retaliation should make a report to the Dystopia Rising: Arkansas Directors.
grievance procedures for sexual misconduct claims
Individuals who believe they have been subjected to sexual misconduct should report the incident promptly to a Dystopia Rising: Arkansas Director.
Once a report is given to the Directors the following steps will be taken:
The individuals and willing witnesses will be taken out of play so the Directors can speak with them.
The Director’s goal is to determine if a policy was violated, and if that violation was knowing or unknowing.Directors will enact protective measures they believe are appropriate to the violation.
Directors will inform the victim what steps have been taken when possible.
Sometimes Directors will not publicize what protective measures were enacted. This choice is made to protect the privacy of both victim and perpetrator and to allow the perpetrator to correct their behavior without being exiled from the community when reform is possible.
Education
Everyone in the community is encouraged to complete the quizzes that can be found on the main Dystopia Rising website’s page about Sexual Misconduct Information.
All members of the Dystopia Rising: Arkansas Team will have completed these quizzes with a 100% passing rate.
references
Arkansas Laws on Sexual Violence
This policy was made in cooperation with Dystopia Rising Texas and Oklahoma